privilege

US /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvlɪdʒ/

UK /'prɪvəlɪdʒ/

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noun

  • A right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor.
  • A special opportunity to do something that makes you feel proud.
  • A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people.
  • Advantage or right given to only certain people
  • An advantage that some people have because of their good fortune or social position.
  • A distinct advantage; an honor.
  • A right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit or advantage.
  • A right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor.
  • A right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor.
  • A special opportunity to do something that makes you feel proud.
  • A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people.

other

  • Grant a privilege to.
  • To grant a privilege to.
  • To grant a privilege to.

verb

  • To give advantages to some people not others

Examples

He was accused of abusing his diplomatic privileges.

She had the rare privilege of a viewing of his private art collection.