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

/ prɒˈspɛrɪtɪ /

noun

1. the condition of prospering; success or wealth

Other Word Forms

• nonprosperity 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

"Together, as the closest of allies, we will make a hemisphere of economic freedom and prosperity," he said.

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For 13 years and 10 months of that span, the party all but abandoned free-market, small-government prosperity politics and delivered stagnant living standards as a result.

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This basic formula has led to centuries of American prosperity.

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Likewise, a traveler to China’s coastal cities observed: “Ever since the prohibition of maritime trade…all traces of past prosperity have disappeared.”

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“Today’s disruptions to the global trade system are a call to action for nations to reimagine trade and together lay a stronger foundation that delivers greater prosperity for people everywhere.”

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Related Words

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

When To Use

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.