noun
wealthy people; the rich
Refers to the wealthy segment of society. The more common term is 富裕層; 裕福層 is a less frequent variant.
See also: 富裕層
裕福層と貧困層の格差が広がっている。
The gap between the wealthy and the poor is widening.
この地域には裕福層が多く住んでいる。
Many wealthy people live in this area.
Compound of 裕福 (wealthy) + 層 (stratum, class). The more common form 富裕層 uses 富裕 (wealthy) instead.