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adjective. uk / ˈprɪv. ə l.ɪdʒd / us / ˈprɪv. ə l.ɪdʒd / Add to word list. C1. having a privilege: As an ambassador, she enjoys a very privileged status. [ + to infinitive ] I have been privileged to work with the pioneers of silicon technology. law specialized. Priviledged information is secret and does not have to be given even in a law court.
The meaning of PRIVILEGE is a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor : prerogative; especially : such a right or immunity attached specifically to a position or an office. How to use privilege in a sentence.
adjective. belonging to a class that enjoys special privileges; favored: the privileged few. entitled to or exercising a privilege. restricted to a select group or individual: privileged information; a privileged position. Law. (of utterances or communications)
excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority. adjective. not subject to usual rules or penalties. “a privileged statement”. synonyms: exempt. (of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other things are subject. Pronunciation. US.
the principle or condition of enjoying special rights or immunities. Synonyms: liberty, freedom, license. any of the rights common to all citizens under a modern constitutional government: We enjoy the privileges of a free people. an advantage or source of pleasure granted to a person: It's my privilege to be here.
adjective. us / ˈprɪv. ə l.ɪdʒd / uk / ˈprɪv. ə l.ɪdʒd / Add to word list. C1. having a privilege: As an ambassador, she enjoys a very privileged status. [ + to infinitive ] I have been privileged to work with the pioneers of silicon technology. law specialized. Priviledged information is secret and does not have to be given even in a law court.
Add to word list. a right or advantage that only a small number of people have: At the moment, it tends to be managers or technology-related workers who work from home - it's seen as something of a privilege for trusted employees. With power and privilege comes responsibility.
