Experiencing success, wealth, or good fortune; thriving economically or materially.
From Latin prosperus 'favorable, fortunate,' from pro- 'forward' + spes 'hope.' Entered English via Old French in the 14th century, originally meaning 'favorable to one's wishes.'
The etymology reveals that prosperity was originally about hope and favorable circumstances rather than just wealth—suggesting that true prosperity includes optimism about the future, not just present riches.
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