Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Affluence \Af"flu*ence\, n. [F. affluence, L. affluentia, fr.
   affluens, p. pr. of affluere to flow to; ad + fluere to flow.
   See {Flux}.]
   1. A flowing to or towards; a concourse; an influx.

            The affluence of young nobles from hence into Spain.
                                                  --Wotton.

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

   2. An abundant supply, as of thought, words, feelings, etc.;
      profusion; also, abundance of property; wealth.

            And old age of elegance, affluence, and ease.
                                                  --Coldsmith.

   Syn: Abundance; riches; profusion; exuberance; plenty;
        wealth; opulence.

Source : WordNet®

affluence
     n : abundant wealth [syn: {richness}]