1. having a lot of money or possessions; wealthy

1. a tributary stream flowing into a larger river or lake
Usage: geography

Examples

• The affluent neighborhood had large houses and manicured lawns.
• She grew up in an affluent family that could afford private schools.
• The city’s most affluent residents live in the hills overlooking the bay.
• Many affluent countries provide free healthcare to their citizens.
• The river has several affluents that feed into it from the mountains.
• Geologists studied the affluent to understand the watershed system.