English Dictionary: prosperity | by the DICT Development Group |
3 results for prosperity | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Prosperity \Pros*per"i*ty\, n. [F. prosp[82]rit[82], 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. | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Prosperity, PA Zip code(s): 15329 Prosperity, SC (town, FIPS 58705) Location: 34.21033 N, 81.53430 W Population (1990): 1116 (441 housing units) Area: 4.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 29127 Prosperity, WV (CDP, FIPS 65836) Location: 37.83525 N, 81.20318 W Population (1990): 1322 (560 housing units) Area: 4.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) |