Transcription
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- [af-loo-en-zuh]
- /ˌæf luˈɛn zə/
- /æf.luˈen.zə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [af-loo-en-zuh]
- /ˌæf luˈɛn zə/
Definitions of affluenza word
- noun affluenza the guilt or lack of motivation experienced by people who have made or inherited large amounts of money 3
- noun affluenza the negative psychological or behavioral effects of having or pursuing wealth, as irresponsible acts and feelings of self-doubt or guilt. 1
- noun affluenza excessive materialism or desire for wealth, associated with negative effects: workaholics afflicted with affluenza. 1
- noun affluenza A psychological malaise supposedly affecting wealthy young people, symptoms of which include a lack of motivation, feelings of guilt, and a sense of isolation. 1
- noun affluenza A feeling of dissatisfaction, anxiety, etc., caused by the dogged and ongoing pursuit of more goods and possessions. 0
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Origin of affluenza
First appearance:
before 1970 One of the 2% newest English words
1970-75; blend of affluence and influenza
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Affluenza
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
affluenza popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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