C1nounformalsocietyurban
US/ˈɪn.flʌks/
UK/ˈɪn.flʌks/
the arrival of a large number of people or things at the same time
In context
The city struggled to cope with the sudden influx of new residents.
An influx of cheap imports forced several local factories to close.
Tourism brought a huge influx of cash to the small island.
Words that go with influx
adjective + noun
- a sudden influxA sudden influx of visitors overwhelmed the museum.
- a massive influxThe region saw a massive influx of refugees last year.
noun + preposition
- influx of immigrantsThe influx of immigrants changed the character of the neighborhood.
- influx of touristsHotels raise their prices during the summer influx of tourists.
verb + preposition
- cope with an influxSchools in the area must cope with an influx of students.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
an influx of immigrants into the city are growingCorrect: an influx of immigrants into the city is growing