prosperity

noun

pros·​per·​i·​ty prä-ˈsper-ə-tē How to pronounce prosperity (audio)
: the condition of being successful or thriving
especially : economic well-being

Examples of prosperity in a Sentence

a period of prosperity for our nation
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English prosperite, borrowed from Anglo-French prosperité, borrowed from Latin prosperitāt-, prosperitās "favorable state or outcome, success," from prosperus "agreeable to one's wishes, successful" + -itāt-, -itās -ity — more at prosperous

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prosperity was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosperity. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

prosperity

noun
pros·​per·​i·​ty prä-ˈsper-ət-ē How to pronounce prosperity (audio)
: the state of being prosperous or successful
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