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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFlourishing
/ˈflʊə.rɪʃ.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The action or state of developing rapidly and successfully; thriving.
"The cultural flourishing of the city attracted artists from all over the world."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'flourishing' originates from the Middle English 'flourishen', which is derived from the Old French 'flourir', meaning 'to bloom or blossom'. The root can be traced back to the Latin 'florere', which means 'to flower', reflecting a historical evolution from physical blooming to metaphorical growth and prosperity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Flourishing" is said worldwide
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épanouissement
Transliteration: épanouissement
"L'épanouissement personnel est essentiel pour le bonheur."
Erblühen
Transliteration: Erblühen
"Das Erblühen der Künste prägte diese Epoche."
fioritura
Transliteration: fioritura
"La fioritura economica ha portato grandi benefici."
florecimiento
Transliteration: florecimiento
"El florecimiento de la cultura fue evidente."
florescimento
Transliteration: florescimento
"O florescimento do comércio ajudou a cidade."
समृद्धि
Transliteration: samriddhi
"समाज की समृद्धि के लिए शिक्षा आवश्यक है।"
繁荣
Transliteration: fánróng
"经济的繁荣带来了更好的生活质量。"
번영
Transliteration: beonyeong
"문화적 번영은 사회를 풍요롭게 합니다."
繁栄
Transliteration: han'ei
"その都市は経済の繁栄を享受した。"
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