1 [U] a large amount of money, property, etc. that a person or country owns:
a person of wealth and influence * His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. * the distribution of wealth in Britain
2 [U] the state of being rich:
The purpose of industry is to create wealth. * Good education often depends on wealth.
3 [sing.] ~ of sth a large amount of sth:
a wealth of information / talent / detail * The new manager brings a great wealth of experience to the job.
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