affluent

• Beschreibt eine Person, eine Gruppe oder eine Gegend, die wohlhabend ist und einen hohen Lebensstandard hat.

Describes a person, group, or area that is wealthy and has a high standard of living.

1. Wealthy or RichB2formal

   Having a plentiful supply of money, possessions, or resources.

   Wohlhabend

   • They live in an affluent neighborhood with large houses.
   • The affluent businessman donated millions to charity.
   • Affluent societies often have higher standards of living.

   Synonymecomfortableflushloadedmoneyedopulentprosperousrichwealthy

   Antonymedestituteimpecuniousimpoverishedindigentneedypennilesspoor

2. Flowing intoC1formal

   Describing a stream or river that flows into a larger body of water.

   Einmündend

   • The affluent river joins the main stream near the valley.
   • Several small affluents feed into the great lake.
   • The map shows all the affluents of the Mississippi River.

   Synonymeinfluenttributary

3. A wealthy personB2formal

   An individual who has a great deal of money or assets.

   Wohlhabender Mensch

   • The gala was attended by many affluents from the city.
   • He is an affluent who owns multiple properties abroad.
   • Affluents often invest in art and luxury goods.

   Synonymecomfortableflushloadedmoneyedopulentprosperousrichwealthy

   Antonymedestituteimpoverishedneedypennilesspoor

• Substantiv, das eine wohlhabende, finanziell gut gestellte Person bezeichnet oder einen Zufluss, der in einen größeren Wasserlauf mündet.

A noun referring to a person who is financially well off, or a branch that flows into a main stream.

1. Wealthy personB2formal

   An individual who has a large amount of money and valuable assets.

   Wohlhabender Mensch

   • The gala was attended by many affluents from the city.
   • Affluents often invest in diverse portfolios.
   • The neighborhood is known for housing many affluents.

   Synonymefat catnabobplutocratrich person

   Antonymebeggarindigentpauper

2. Tributary streamC1formal

   A smaller river or stream that flows into a larger one.

   Nebenfluss

   • The river was fed by several small affluents.
   • Geographers mapped the main river and its affluents.
   • The affluent joins the main channel near the valley.

   Synonymefeedertributary

3. Having abundant wealthB2formal

   Possessing a plentiful supply of money, resources, or valuable possessions.

   Wohlhabend

   • The affluent society enjoys a high standard of living.
   • She comes from an affluent family with extensive property.
   • Affluent nations often have advanced infrastructure.

   Synonymeflushloadedmoneyedopulentprosperousrichwealthy

   Antonymedestituteimpoverishedindigentpennilesspoor