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affluential /ˌaflʊˈɛnʃ(ə)l /informal adjectiveRich and socially influential: the daughter of an affluential businessman...- You've been affluential in both the realms of music and writing, as well as spoken word and poetry.
- I want to catch up to all those affluential people who've wasted hundreds of dollars at the tanning salon.
- It has been a popular visiting spot from as early as the 17th century, solely reserved for affluential people belonging to the so-called Special Class.
nounA rich and socially influential person: the area is fast becoming a haven for the nation’s young, high-flying affluentials...- The hotel bar is very popular in Barcelona and is a regular for some of Barcelona's most affluential in society.
- The growth in young affluentials has a major positive influence on up-and-coming areas.
- More young "affluentials" earning in excess of £60000 a year are living in the south of the borough, new figures have revealed.
Origin Mid 19th century: blend of affluent and influential. |