Affluentials

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A group of individuals who hold significant wealth and influence in society
2. Those possessing affluence and power, often impacting social and economic policies
3. People recognized for their financial resources and ability to sway public opinion through wealth

Etymology: "Affluentials" is the plural of "affluential", a blend of "affluent" and "influential". The blend joins the first half of one word to the second half of another, so the new term keeps the sense of money from "affluent" and the sense of sway over others from "influential". The result names a group defined by both qualities at once: people who are rich and also hold social or political power. The plural form simply reflects the noun's use for a set of such people, so the history of the word lies entirely in the blend itself.

Synonyms: influencers, elites, power brokers

Antonyms: commoners