PROSPERITY


Meaning of PROSPERITY in English

/ prɒˈsperəti; NAmE prɑːˈs-/ noun

[ U ] the state of being successful, especially in making money

SYN affluence :

Our future prosperity depends on economic growth.

The country is enjoying a period of peace and prosperity .

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WORD ORIGIN

Middle English : from Old French prosperite , from Latin prosperitas , from prosperus doing well.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.