affluenza
a word invented by Oliver James to describe unhappiness caused by an obsession with money, appearances and fame
Example
Affluenza is becoming more and more common in rich countries
to be affluent
to have lots of money, nice houses or expensive things
influenza
a kind of illness, like a cold, that people can get from other people
possessions
the things you have or own
appearances
what people look like, how they are seen by others
childcare
an arrangement where someone is responsible for looking after children
your status
how important or powerful you are seen to be
