In literature, “affluent” is employed with remarkable versatility. Authors use it to denote wealth and privilege, describing characters born into prosperity or living in high social standings—as when a man is portrayed as the embodiment of riches or someone inhabiting an affluent family environment [1][2][3][4][5]. At the same time, the term finds a place in natural descriptions, where it labels tributaries or smaller waterways that join larger rivers, thus enriching the landscape with a sense of abundance and continuity [6][7][8][9]. Through these varied uses, “affluent” not only characterizes economic or social advantage but also imbues both human and natural settings with layers of richness and vitality.