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- DictionaryPriv·i·leged/ˈpriv(ə)lijd/
adjective
- 1. having special rights, advantages, or immunities: "in the nineteenth century, only a privileged few had the vote"
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The meaning of PRIVILEGED is having or enjoying one or more privileges. How to use privileged in a sentence.
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. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Advantage and disadvantage.
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.
Privileged definition: belonging to a class that enjoys special privileges; favored. See examples of PRIVILEGED used in a sentence.
privilege. noun. uk / ˈprɪv. ə l.ɪdʒ / us / ˈprɪv. ə l.ɪdʒ / Add to word list. C1 [ C or U ] an advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because of their position or because they are rich: Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege. Senior management enjoy certain privileges, such as company cars and health insurance.
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.
1. Privilege, prerogative refer to a special advantage or right possessed by an individual or group. A privilege is a right or advantage gained by birth, social position, effort, or concession. It can have either legal or personal sanction: the privilege of paying half fare; the privilege of calling whenever one wishes.
