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Definition wealth in British English

wealth noun

[uncountable] noun
/welθ/
1

a large amount of money and other valuable things

Example

They used some of their wealth to build magnificent town halls.

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People acquired wealth in the form of goods or animals.

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1.1

the state of being rich

Example

He had an obsession with power and wealth.

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Economic growth creates both wealth and poverty.

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The area attracted colonists because of its mineral wealth.

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The change opens up a wealth of exciting new opportunities.

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2.1

a large amount of a useful quality or skill

Example

He brings with him a wealth of specialist knowledge.

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Definition wealth in British English