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affluent community

[ˈæf.lu.ənt kəˈmju.nə.ti]
nounpl: affluent communities
comunidade abastada
1. A neighborhood or group of people characterized by wealth, high income levels, and economic prosperity
The affluent community on the hillside features large mansions and gated estates.
A comunidade abastada na encosta apresenta grandes mansões e propriedades cercadas.
2. An area with residents of high socioeconomic status and significant purchasing power
Many affluent communities are known for excellent schools and low crime rates.
Muitas comunidades abastadas são conhecidas por excelentes escolas e baixas taxas de criminalidade.
NYC Slang
bougie neighborhood
Synonyms
wealthy neighborhoodupscale communityprosperous areaexclusive enclavehigh-income community
Antonyms
poor communityimpoverished neighborhoodunderprivileged arealow-income communitydeprived area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comunidade abastada
Most common term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
bairro nobre
Commonly used to refer to wealthy neighborhoods
São Paulo
zona de alto padrão
Often refers to high-standard residential areas
Portugal
comunidade próspera
More formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

live on the right side of the tracks
the wealthy set
move up in the world
join the upper crust
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