Ăf'flu-ençe, n.

[Fr. affluence, Pr. affluencia, Lat. affluentia, from affluens, p. pr. of affluere, to flow to; ad and fluere, to flow.]

1Sense 1. A flowing to; a concourse; an influx. [Rare.] “The press and affluence of dependents and suitors.” Wotton.

There is an unusual affluence of strangers this year. Carlyle.

2Sense 2. An abundant supply, as of thought, words, &c.; specifically, abundance of property.

Synonyms—Abundance; exuberance; plenty; wealth; opulence.