🎖️privilege

noun
/ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/

Meaning

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has

Example Sentences

Education is considered a privilege in many developing countries.

It's a privilege to work with such talented people.

Example Expressions

white privilege

Synonyms

advantage, benefit, right, entitlement, honor, prerogative
Entry 1
advantage, benefit, right, entitlement, honor
Entry 2
advantage, benefit, right, prerogative

Antonyms

disadvantage, restriction, burden, duty
Entry 1
disadvantage, restriction, burden
Entry 2
disadvantage, burden, duty

Collocations

enjoy privilege, special privilege, privilege of, privilege to, privilege to do, privilege of doing, abuse of privilege
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enjoy privilege, special privilege, privilege of, privilege to
Entry 2
special privilege, privilege to do, privilege of doing, abuse of privilege

More Example Sentences

It is my privilege to be a part of this event.

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