English Explanatory Dictionary

affluenza

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A feeling of dissatisfaction, anxiety, etc., caused by the dogged and ongoing pursuit of more goods and possessions.

Pronunciation

/ˌæf.luːˈɛn.zə/ /ˌæf.luˈɛn.zə/ en-au-affluenza.ogg

Word forms

affluenza affluenzas

Etymology

Blend of affluence + influenza.

Derived words

affluenzic
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