Privilege: meaning, definitions and examples
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privilege
[ ˈprɪvɪlɪdʒ ]
legal
A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people.
Synonyms
advantage, benefit, entitlement
Examples of usage
- Education is a privilege, not a right.
- She was born into privilege and never had to worry about money.
social
A special opportunity to do something that brings particular pleasure or enjoyment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It's a privilege to be able to travel the world and experience different cultures.
- Working with children is a privilege, not a burden.
Translations
Translations of the word "privilege" in other languages:
🇵🇹 privilégio
🇮🇳 विशेषाधिकार
🇩🇪 Privileg
🇮🇩 hak istimewa
🇺🇦 привілей
🇵🇱 przywilej
🇯🇵 特権 (とっけん)
🇫🇷 privilège
🇪🇸 privilegio
🇹🇷 ayrıcalık
🇰🇷 특권 (teukkwon)
🇸🇦 امتياز
🇨🇿 privilegium
🇸🇰 privilégium
🇨🇳 特权 (tèquán)
🇸🇮 privilegij
🇮🇸 forréttindi
🇰🇿 артықшылық
🇬🇪 უფლება
🇦🇿 imtiyaz
🇲🇽 privilegio
Word origin
The word 'privilege' originated from the Latin word 'privilegium', which means 'law applying to one person'. In ancient Rome, a 'privilegium' was a law that applied to a specific individual or group, granting them special rights or immunities. Over time, the meaning of 'privilege' evolved to encompass a wider range of special rights or advantages granted to individuals or groups. Today, the concept of privilege is often debated in social, political, and legal contexts, with discussions around issues of inequality, discrimination, and access to opportunities.
See also: privileged, privileges.