Definitions for: Prosperity


[n] the condition of prospering; having good fortune
[n] an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment



Webster (1913) Definition: Pros*per"i*ty, n. [F. prosp['e]rit['e], L.
prosperitas. See Prosperous.]
The state of being prosperous; advance or gain in anything
good or desirable; successful progress in any business or
enterprise; attainment of the object desired; good fortune;
success; as, commercial prosperity; national prosperity.

Now prosperity begins to mellow. --Shak.

Prosperities can only be enjoyed by them who fear not
at all to lose them. -- Jer.
Taylor.

Syn: Prosperousness; thrift; weal; welfare; well being;
happiness.

Synonyms: successfulness

See Also: boom, economic condition, eudaemonia, eudaimonia, financial condition, good fortune, good luck, strength, success, upbeat, welfare, wellbeing, well-being

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