Wealth
/wɛlθ/noun
An abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Did you know?In Old English, 'weal' meant 'well-being', reflecting a deeper connection to health and prosperity rather than just material richness.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*welþa
“A state of well-being or prosperity.”
Old English
OE
wela
“Well-being or prosperity, often linked to happiness.”
Old English
OE
wealþ
“Wealth, riches, or abundance.”
Middle English
ME
welthe
“Riches or prosperity, still tied to the notion of well-being.”
Modern English
Eng
wealth
“Abundance of valuable resources, shifting focus to material possessions.”