AF'FLUENCE, noun [Latin affluentia, of ad and fluo, to flow. See Flow.] 1. Literally, a flowing to, or concourse. In this sense it is rarely used. It is sometimes written affluency. 2. Figuratively, abundance of riches; great plenty of worldly goods; wealth.
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