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rich person

[ rɪtʃ ˈpɜːsən ]

Noun

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wealthy individual

A rich person is someone who has a lot of money and possessions, usually belonging to a high social class. They are often able to afford luxury items and experiences that others cannot. Rich people may also have a high net worth, with investments in businesses and properties.

Synonyms

affluent person, person of means, wealthy individual.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
rich person	Casual or general conversation where informal language is appropriate. He's a rich person who owns several properties around the world They became rich through their tech startup
affluent person	More formal settings, such as reports, articles, or speeches, where you want to emphasize not just wealth, but a high standard of living. The neighborhood is known for its affluent residents who enjoy a luxurious lifestyle She grew up in an affluent family
person of means	Situations where you want to subtly describe someone's wealth without coming off as overly direct or explicit; often used in historical or literary contexts. He is a person of means who donates generously to charitable causes As a person of means, she could afford to travel wherever she pleased

Word

Description / Examples

rich person

Casual or general conversation where informal language is appropriate.

He's a rich person who owns several properties around the world
They became rich through their tech startup

affluent person

More formal settings, such as reports, articles, or speeches, where you want to emphasize not just wealth, but a high standard of living.

The neighborhood is known for its affluent residents who enjoy a luxurious lifestyle
She grew up in an affluent family

person of means

Situations where you want to subtly describe someone's wealth without coming off as overly direct or explicit; often used in historical or literary contexts.

He is a person of means who donates generously to charitable causes
As a person of means, she could afford to travel wherever she pleased

Examples of usage

He is a rich person who owns multiple luxury cars.
She is known as a rich person who travels to exotic destinations frequently.

Translations

Translations of the word "rich person" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pessoa rica

🇮🇳 अमीर व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 reiche Person

🇮🇩 orang kaya

🇺🇦 багата людина

🇵🇱 bogata osoba

🇯🇵 裕福な人 (ゆうふくなひと)

🇫🇷 personne riche

🇪🇸 persona rica

🇹🇷 zengin kişi

🇰🇷 부자 (buja)

🇸🇦 شخص غني (shakhs ghani)

🇨🇿 bohatý člověk

🇸🇰 bohatý človek

🇨🇳 富人 (fù rén)

🇸🇮 bogata oseba

🇮🇸 ríkur einstaklingur

🇰🇿 бай адам

🇬🇪 მდიდარი ადამიანი (mdidari adamiani)

🇦🇿 zəngin insan

🇲🇽 persona rica

Etymology

The word 'rich' originated from the Old English word 'rīċe', meaning powerful or mighty. Over time, it evolved to signify having wealth or abundance of resources. The concept of wealth and social status has been intertwined throughout history, with rich individuals often holding power and influence in society.