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.

• Having a large amount of wealth.
        His affluence was surpassed by no man.