Welvarend
Example: De welvarende stad heeft veel mogelijkheden voor zijn inwoners.
Definition
"Welvarend" describes a state of being prosperous or wealthy, often referring to a city, community, or individual that enjoys economic success and abundant resources, enabling a high standard of living and opportunity for its inhabitants, as in the phrase 'De welvarende stad heeft veel mogelijkheden voor zijn inwoners.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "welvarend" comes from the combination of 'wel,' meaning 'well' or 'good,' and 'varend,' derived from 'varen,' originally referring to traveling or progressing. Together, "welvarend" evolved to describe someone or something that is doing well or thriving economically. Did you know that the root 'varen' is also related to the English word 'fare,' as in how one fares or proceeds in life?
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"Welvarend" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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