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prosperity
[ pro-sper-i-tee ]
noun
- a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, especially in financial respects; good fortune.
- prosperities, prosperous circumstances, characterized by financial success or good fortune.
prosperity
/ prɒˈspɛrɪtɪ /
noun
- the condition of prospering; success or wealth
Other Words From
- nonpros·peri·ty noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of prosperity1
Example Sentences
I believe Harris would have won, with all the attendant advantages for democracy, peace and prosperity here and around the world.
President Xi’s dream of prosperity is in jeopardy.
"A new trade deal with India will support jobs and prosperity in the UK – and represent a step forward in our mission to deliver growth and opportunity across our country."
Isolationism, protectionism, nativism and autocracy have become popular forces that may well undo the pillars on which U.S. leadership and prosperity have rested since 1945.
Sir Keir insisted the government would not "tell people how to live their lives" but the target was vital to the UK's future prosperity and energy security.
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More About Prosperity
What does prosperity mean?
Prosperity is success or the state of success, especially financial or material success.
Prosperity often implies success in terms of wealth, health, and happiness. But it can also be used more broadly.
The verb prosper means to achieve prosperity. Someone who achieves prosperity can be described as prosperous.
The word prosperity is often paired with words like peace and wealth, such as when wishing people well, as in May your year be full of peace and prosperity.
Example: You can achieve prosperity through dedication and hard work.
Where does prosperity come from?
The first records of the word prosperity come from around 1200. It comes from the Latin prosperitās. The suffix -ity is used to form abstract nouns indicating a state or condition. The verb prosper comes from the Latin prosperāre, meaning “to make happy.”
To say that someone has achieved prosperity usually implies that they have achieved financial wealth, but it almost usually implies that they have found happiness or contentment in their success. In other words, to achieve prosperity is usually to succeed in a healthy way—to thrive. The word is most often used in the context of a people’s careers and successful businesses.
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What are some other forms related to prosperity?
- prosper (verb)
What are some synonyms for prosperity?
What are some words that share a root or word element with prosperity?
What are some words that often get used in discussing prosperity?
How is prosperity used in real life?
Prosperity is usually used in a positive way to refer to financial success that brings happiness. It’s somewhat formal compared to a synonym like success.
Wow. An architect looks at #COVID19 & asks, "Will we have learned anything when we spill out onto the streets? This can be the beginning of a new way of life. Our continued prosperity is at stake—as is the way we work & make a home out of this earth."https://t.co/7LLOqWtAUT
— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) April 19, 2020
Eid mubarak, Pakistan! Wishing you peace and prosperity. May the positives always outweigh the negatives. Love, love and more love.
— Yusra Askari (@YusraSAskari) August 9, 2013
Canada 🇨🇦 joins Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 in celebrating the Day of Languages of the People of Kazakhstan 🇰🇿. Both, Canada and Kazakhstan, preserve and promote multiculturalism, diversity and respect for languages and traditions as a cornerstone of our countries’ wealth and prosperity. pic.twitter.com/BOBblhgJWw
— Canada in Kazakhstan (@CanEmbKZ) September 20, 2020
Try using prosperity!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of prosperity?
A. failure
B. wealth
C. success
D. prosperousness
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