prosperity

noun

pros·​per·​i·​ty prä-ˈsper-ə-tē 

: the condition of being successful or thriving

especially : economic well-being

Examples of prosperity in a Sentence

a period of prosperity for our nation

Recent Examples on the Web

The author also notes that the illusion of easy prosperity promotes a cycle of self-blame among the poor, benefiting the affluent who are not obligated to assist their less fortunate neighbors. —Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024

As global investors grapple with the complexities of a rapidly evolving economy, Hong Kong emerges as a beacon of opportunity and success, inviting discerning investors to partake in its promise of prosperity. —New Cies Contributor, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

Have the opportunity to fulfill, over their working lives, their best possible personal potential in terms of life, health, achievement, prosperity, human relationships, and happiness. —Jon Moynihan, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024

The goal of any country’s foreign policy is to promote the security and prosperity of its people. —Nancy Okail, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English prosperite, borrowed from Anglo-French prosperité, borrowed from Latin prosperitāt-, prosperitās "favorable state or outcome, success," from prosperus "agreeable to one's wishes, successful" + -itāt-, -itās -ity — more at prosperous

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing prosperity

• co-prosperity

Kids Definition

prosperity

noun

pros·​per·​i·​ty prä-ˈsper-ət-ē 

: the state of being prosperous or successful