# influx

/ˈɪnˌfɫəks/ (US) · /ˈɪnflʌks/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/influx
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 2. influence or power

noun · CEFR C2 · Archaic

a flow of power or influence from one person to another.

For teachers: the exercise of influence or power over someone or something. This sense is no longer used in modern English.

- The old books spoke of the influx of the stars on human fate.
- In medieval philosophy, the term described a literal influx of celestial power believed to govern the physical health of individuals.

Teaching tip: This sense is archaic; learners should use 'influence' or 'impact' in modern contexts.

## Examples

- The city expects a huge influx of tourists this summer.
- The sudden influx of investment capital helped the small tech startup expand its operations across three continents.
- Local infrastructure often struggles to cope with a massive influx of seasonal workers, leading to temporary shortages in housing and public transportation services.

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