entitlement

noun
UK: /ɪnˈtaɪ.tl.mənt/
US: /ɪnˈtaɪ.təl.mənt/

  1. The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.

    1. His entitlement is so annoying, he thinks he's better than everyone.
    2. Her sense of entitlement made it difficult for her to work with others in a team.

  2. A legal or moral right or claim to something.

    1. You have an entitlement to paid holiday leave from your job.
    2. Everyone has an entitlement to basic human rights, regardless of background.

  3. A government program that provides benefits to individuals who meet specific criteria.

    1. Social Security is a major entitlement program in the United States.
    2. Changes to entitlement programs are often controversial and politically sensitive.

Synonyms

privilege due claim allowance right

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "entitlement" in English means: The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment., A legal or moral right or claim to something., A government program that provides benefits to individuals who meet specific criteria..

The phonetic transcription of "entitlement" is /ɪnˈtaɪ.tl.mənt/ in British English and /ɪnˈtaɪ.təl.mənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "entitlement": privilege, due, claim, allowance, right.

Example usage of "entitlement": "His entitlement is so annoying, he thinks he's better than everyone.". More examples on the page.