privilege

CEFRB2

/ˈpɹɪv.(ɪ.)lɪd͡ʒ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A special advantage or right given to a person or group.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.

Examples

  • Education should be a universal right and not a privilege.

  • We give foreign tourists the privilege of tax exemption.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An especially rare or fortunate opportunity; the good fortune (to do something).

  2. An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.

  3. The fact of being privileged; the status or existence of (now especially social or economic) benefit or advantage within a given society.

More examples

In context

  • We were granted the privilege of fishing in this bay.

  • All first-year professors here must teach four courses a term, yet you're only teaching one! What entitled you to such a privilege?

  • Dr Grigori Loutchansky is – according to a congressman speaking under congressional privilege – a "purported Russian mob figure".

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English privilege, from Anglo-Norman privilege and Old French privilege, from Latin prīvilēgium (“ordinance or law against or in favor of an individual”), from prīvus (“private”) + lēx, lēg- (“law”).