Societal Issues Terminology

noun a person who lives in a city

• The city dweller was accustomed to the hustle and bustle of urban life.
• The city dweller loved exploring all the trendy cafes and shops in the city.
• The city dweller was a real city slicker, always dressed to impress.
• The city dweller felt like a small fish in a big pond, surrounded by towering skyscrapers.

noun a psychological malaise supposedly affecting wealthy young people, symptoms of which include a lack of motivation, feelings of guilt, and a sense of isolation

• The psychologist diagnosed the young man with affluenza, attributing his reckless behavior to his privileged upbringing.
• Some people think affluenza is just an excuse for rich kids to misbehave without consequences.
• I can't believe that guy got off with affluenza as his defense in court.
• The spread of affluenza in society is causing a disconnect between the wealthy and the less fortunate.