prosperity
Americannoun
PLURAL
prosperities-
a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, especially in financial respects; good fortune.
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prosperities, prosperous circumstances, characterized by financial success or good fortune.
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Usage
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.
Other Word Forms
- nonprosperity noun
Etymology
Origin of prosperity
First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English prosperite, from Old French, from Latin prosperitās; prosperous, -ity
Example Sentences
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As Sunday's talks began, Umerov said: "We are discussing about the future of Ukraine, about the security of Ukraine, about no repetition of aggression of Ukraine, about prosperity of Ukraine, about how to rebuild Ukraine".
From BBC
Rubio told reporters as the meeting began that the talks were aimed at “securing an end to the war that leaves Ukraine sovereign and independent and with an opportunity for real prosperity.”
"We are suffering the pangs of growth because India knows how to handle poverty, not prosperity."
From Barron's
Far from threatening our prosperity, legal immigration enhances it.
“Only those who are willing to embrace bold reforms today and bring younger voters into the debate will secure shared prosperity for generations to come,” Javorcik said.
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