prosperity

[ pro-sper-i-tee ]

noun

, plural pros·per·i·ties.

1. a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, especially in financial respects; good fortune.
2. prosperities, prosperous circumstances, characterized by financial success or good fortune.

prosperity

/ prɒˈspɛrɪtɪ /

noun

1. the condition of prospering; success or wealth

Other Words From

• nonpros·peri·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prosperity¹

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English prosperite, from Old French, from Latin prosperitās; prosperous, -ity

Example Sentences

It confounds an idea that the nation’s biggest cities, with their prosperity, opportunity, diversity, social tolerance, public services, and community institutions, are immune to the alienation and pessimism that Trump galvanized in “left-behind” rural areas eight years ago.

From Slate

Immigrants, both legal and “illegal,” are some of the biggest contributors to American prosperity and world standing, but look, there are folks who stand to profit from their persecution.

From Slate

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.

From BBC

It has become a pathway to prosperity.

From Slate

“We’re just thrilled to have President Trump back in the White House because everyone knows what that means. We’re going to dismantle the deep state. We’re going to end the weaponized government. We’re going to pardon the J6ers. That’s extremely important. And we are going to restore peace and prosperity back for the American people. And we’re going to end those foreign wars and we’re going to end the climate change scam. Everything’s going to be restored. We’re so excited.”

From Salon

Related Words

• accomplishment
• benefit
• boom
• expansion
• growth
• inflation
• interest
• riches
• success
• wealth
• welfare
• well-being