How do you use the word "privilege" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "privilege" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "privilege": We give foreign tourists the privilege of tax exemption. We were granted the privilege of fishing in this bay.

Privilege Meaning

/ˈpɹɪv.(ɪ.)lɪd͡ʒ/

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounAn exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.

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

Sentence Examples

We give foreign tourists the privilege of tax exemption.

We were granted the privilege of fishing in this bay.

Education should be a universal right and not a privilege.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

favor favour prerogative

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

Only first-class ticket holders are given the special ____ to access the VIP lounge.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

Access to quality education should be a right for all, not a ____ for the wealthy few.

Word Origin & History

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”).

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"Special privileges should be reserved for family and village life, while steps should be taken to prevent families and family ownings from being broken up by inheritance." — 2001, Paul H. Kratoska, South East Asia, Colonial History, page 323:

"I had the privilege to sit near him in the House for a small part of his Commons service and there was an additional device provided to aid his participation in debates." — 2012, The Observer, letter, 29 April:

"People who at any other time would cling like glue to their miserable scraps of privilege, will surrender them fast enough when their country is in danger." — 1941, George Orwell, The Lion and the Unicorn, Pt. III:

"There is no complexity expressed in the feverish discussions of white privilege that periodically grips South Africa's chattering class." — 2013 October 21, Azad Essa, “South Africa's 'miracle transition' has not put an end to white privilege”, in The Guardian, Guardian Media Group:

"“Rolling Stone” is spacious and ethereal but not directionless — it is R&B that privileges mood over structure, soft daubs of feeling over authoritative belting." — 2022 July 20, Jon Caramanica, “R&B That Sweats, Emotionally and Physically”, in The New York Times:

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