privilege

noun
UK: /ˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒ/
US: /ˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒ/

  1. A special advantage or benefit that only some people have.

    1. Education is a privilege that many do not have. [ ] [ ]
    2. Having access to clean water is a privilege that many people around the world do not experience. [ ] [ ]

  2. The opportunity to do something special or enjoyable.

    1. It's a privilege to meet you. [ ] [ ]
    2. I had the privilege of working with some amazing colleagues on this project, and I am forever grateful. [ ] [ ]

  3. A right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor.

    1. Doctors have patient privilege. [ ] [ ]
    2. The diplomat invoked diplomatic privilege to avoid customs inspection, and departed immediately. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

advantage benefit right entitlement perk immunity
privilege transitive-verb

  1. To grant a privilege to someone.

    1. Only a few students are privileged to attend. [ ] [ ]
    2. The elite are privileged to receive the best medical care, while the majority struggle to get basic treatment. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "privilege" in English means: A special advantage or benefit that only some people have., The opportunity to do something special or enjoyable., A right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor..

The phonetic transcription of "privilege" is /ˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "privilege": advantage, benefit, right, entitlement, perk, immunity.

Example usage of "privilege": "Education is a privilege that many do not have.". More examples on the page.