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Privileged: meaning, definitions and examples

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privileged

 

[ ˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in society

Having special rights, advantages, or immunities granted or available only to a particular person or group of people.

Synonyms

advantaged, elite, entitled

Examples of usage

  • He comes from a privileged background.
  • She grew up with a privileged education.
Context #2 | Adjective

in information

Having access to information or knowledge that is not available to everyone.

Synonyms

confidential, exclusive, restricted

Examples of usage

  • The privileged few who have insider information can make huge profits.

Translations

Translations of the word "privileged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 privilegiado

🇮🇳 विशेषाधिकार प्राप्त

🇩🇪 privilegiert

🇮🇩 diistimewakan

🇺🇦 привілейований

🇵🇱 uprzywilejowany

🇯🇵 特権を持つ

🇫🇷 privilégié

🇪🇸 privilegiado

🇹🇷 ayrıcalıklı

🇰🇷 특권을 가진

🇸🇦 مُمتاز

🇨🇿 privilegovaný

🇸🇰 privilegovaný

🇨🇳 有特权的

🇸🇮 privilegiran

🇮🇸 forréttindar

🇰🇿 артықшылықты

🇬🇪 უპირატესობით სარგებლობს

🇦🇿 imtiyazlı

🇲🇽 privilegiado

Word origin

The word 'privileged' originated from the Latin word 'privilegium', which meant a law for just one person, a benefit enjoyed by an individual or a group beyond what is available to others. Over time, the meaning expanded to include special advantages or rights. The concept of privilege has been a topic of discussion in social, political, and economic contexts, highlighting disparities and inequalities in society.

See also: privilege, privileges.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,397 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.