Prosperity
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Prosperity
Prosperity (/prɒˈspɛrɪti/) is a state of flourishing, thriving, good fortune or successful social status. Prosperity often encompasses wealth but also includes other factors which can be independent of wealth to varying degrees, such as happiness and health.
Etymology
The term prosperity is derived from the Latin word 'prosperitas', which means 'doing well'. It is a combination of 'pro-' meaning 'for' and 'sperare' meaning 'to hope'.
Related Terms
- Wealth: An abundance of valuable possessions or money.
- Success: The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.
- Health: A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.
- Happiness: A state of well-being and contentment.
- Flourishing: Developing rapidly and successfully; thriving.
- Good Fortune: Luck, especially good luck.
See Also
- Economic Prosperity: Economic prosperity is about more than just the accumulation of wealth. It is about the well-being and quality of life of citizens.
- Social Prosperity: Social prosperity refers to the quality of life and health of a society. It includes factors such as education, healthcare, and social protection.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prosperity
- Wikipedia's article - Prosperity
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