prosperity
pro-SPEHR-ih-tee
Prosperity (noun) means the state of being successful and financially well-off. Example: “The new railway brought prosperity to the once quiet market town.”
noun
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The state of being successful and financially well-off.
"The new railway brought prosperity to the once quiet market town."
"The country enjoyed decades of peace and prosperity."
"They wished the newlyweds health and prosperity."
How to use prosperity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSuccess and good fortune, especially financial wellbeing.
Common pairings
economic prosperity
peace and prosperity
a time of prosperity
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Etymology
From Old French prosperitet, from Latin prosperitas, from prosper + -ity.
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What does “prosperity” mean?
The word “prosperity” means the state of being successful and financially well-off. In plain terms, success and good fortune, especially financial wellbeing.
How do you pronounce “prosperity”?
“Prosperity” is pronounced pro-SPEHR-ih-tee (/pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “prosperity” in a sentence?
Here is “prosperity” used in a sentence: “The country enjoyed decades of peace and prosperity.”
What part of speech is “prosperity”?
“Prosperity” is a noun.
Where does the word “prosperity” come from?
The word “prosperity” comes from Latin. From Old French prosperitet, from Latin prosperitas, from prosper + -ity.
Is “prosperity” a common word?
“Prosperity” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between prosperity and wealth?
Wealth refers to the accumulation of money, property, and valuable assets, whereas prosperity is the broader state of thriving and being financially well-off. You can build wealth quickly, but prosperity usually implies sustained success and general flourishing.
What is the difference between prosperity and affluence?
Affluence emphasises having an abundance of money and material possessions, while prosperity describes an overall condition of success and financial well-being. Prosperity often carries a wider sense of a community or nation doing well, not just an individual's riches.
What are common collocations with prosperity?
Prosperity frequently appears in phrases such as "economic prosperity," "peace and prosperity," "shared prosperity," and "long-term prosperity." It often pairs with words describing nations, communities, and the future.
Is prosperity a countable noun?
Prosperity is normally an uncountable noun, so it does not take a plural form or the indefinite article "a." We say "a period of prosperity" rather than "a prosperity."
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