Meaning of wealth in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /wɛlθ/

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  1. Noun

    wealth

    Etymology

    Middle English welthe, from well or weal, on the pattern of health

    Definitions

    1. the state of being rich and affluent

    Examples

    • « having a plentiful supply of material goods and money »
    • « great wealth is not a sign of great intelligence »

    Antonyms

  2. 2. the quality of profuse abundance

    Examples

    • « she has a wealth of talent »
  3. 3. an abundance of material possessions and resources
  4. 4. property that has economic utility: a monetary value or an exchange value

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