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prosperity

[ pro-sper-i-tee ]

noun

plural prosperities.
  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

/ ɒˈɛɪɪ /

noun

  1. the condition of prospering; success or wealth
“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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  • ԴDzpDz·i·ٲ noun
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Origin of prosperity1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English prosperite, from Old French, from Latin Dz; prosperous, -ity
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“There will be a short time of uncertainty, and then we’ll move back to the prosperity that this president has envisioned,” Rollins said to reporters at the White House on Thursday.

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In a statement, Ramaphosa's office condemned the new tariffs as "punitive", saying they could "serve as a barrier to trade and shared prosperity".

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Although the Trump administration insists the tariffs will bring prosperity to the nation, his critics say he is mistaken.

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In a statement, the South African presidency condemned the new tariffs as "punitive", saying they could "serve as a barrier to trade and shared prosperity".

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Posting on X on Wednesday, First Minister Michelle O'Neill said she would prioritise "the prosperity and future of everyone who calls our island home".

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More About Prosperity

What doesprosperity 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 doesprosperity come from?

The first records of the word prosperity come from around 1200. It comes from the Latin Dz. The suffix -ity is used to form abstract nouns indicating a state or condition. The verb prosper comes from the Latin Dz, 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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How isprosperity 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.

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Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of prosperity?

A. failure
B. wealth
C. success
D. prosperousness

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