Agency Dictionary
Prosperity
nounPronunciation: /prɒsˈper.ə.ti/
In Portuguese: Prosperidade
Economics & FinanceWhat does “Prosperity” mean?
The state of flourishing, thriving, and experiencing enduring success or material wealth.
Etymology
From Middle English prosperite, from Old French prosperite, from Latin prosperitās, from prosper (favorable, fortunate). The Latin adjective prosper may derive from the phrase pro spere (according to hope).
Usage note
Prosperity implies sustained success and abundance over time, as distinct from a temporary windfall. It often covers both material wealth and general flourishing.
Synonyms
- wealth
- affluence
- thriving
- success
- wellbeing
Word family
- prosper
- prosperous
- prosperously
Rhymes with
- posterity
- sincerity
- severity
- dexterity
- temerity
Usage examples
(I hope they are not spending money on prosperity courses, lol.)
Concept
Source editions
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