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affluenza

[ af-loo-en-zuh ]

noun

  1. the negative psychological or behavioral effects of having or pursuing wealth, as irresponsible acts and feelings of self-doubt or guilt.
  2. excessive materialism or desire for wealth, associated with negative effects:

    workaholics afflicted with affluenza.



affluenza

/ ˌæflʊˈɛnzə /

noun

  1. the guilt or lack of motivation experienced by people who have made or inherited large amounts of money Also calledsudden-wealth syndrome
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of affluenza1

1970–75; blend of affluence ( def ) and influenza ( def )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of affluenza1

C20: from aff ( luent ) + ( in ) fluenza
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Example Sentences

The term Affluenza caused a national gag reflex—and as a doctor I can assure you that, no, Affluenza is not a real affliction.

Affluenza is not found in our diagnostic categories of mental illness and it is not even a construct that makes sense.

Affluenza is touted as a disease that seems able to remove all accountability.

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