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prosperity


pros·per·i·ty

noun \prä-ˈsper-ə-tē\

: the state of being successful usually by making a lot of money

Full Definition of PROSPERITY

:  the condition of being successful or thriving; especially :  economic well-being
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Examples of PROSPERITY

  1. a period of prosperity for our nation

First Known Use of PROSPERITY

13th century

Rhymes with PROSPERITY

alterity, asperity, austerity, celerity, dexterity, legerity, posterity, severity, sincerity, temerity

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