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privileges

 

[ ˈprɪvɪlɪʤɪz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

access control

Privileges refer to the special rights or advantages granted to an individual or a group. These rights can include access to certain information, resources, or opportunities that are not available to the general public.

Synonyms

advantages, benefits, perks

Examples of usage

  • Employees with higher privileges can access confidential company data.
  • Having the privilege to work remotely is considered a benefit in many companies.
  • The manager has the privilege of approving all expense reports.
  • Privileges are often assigned based on job roles and responsibilities.
  • In some countries, voting is considered a privilege and a civic duty.
Context #2 | Verb

granting special rights

To privilege means to grant someone special rights, advantages, or opportunities. It is the act of bestowing a particular benefit or favor upon an individual or a group.

Synonyms

bestow, favor, grant

Examples of usage

  • The professor privileged the student with extra time to complete the exam.
  • Being privileged with the opportunity to travel abroad is a wonderful experience.
  • Privileging certain employees over others can create tensions in the workplace.

Translations

Translations of the word "privileges" in other languages:

🇵🇹 privilégios

🇮🇳 विशेषाधिकार

🇩🇪 Privilegien

🇮🇩 hak istimewa

🇺🇦 привілеї

🇵🇱 przywileje

🇯🇵 特権 (とっけん)

🇫🇷 privilèges

🇪🇸 privilegios

🇹🇷 ayrıcalıklar

🇰🇷 특권 (teukgwon)

🇸🇦 امتيازات

🇨🇿 výsady

🇸🇰 privilégiá

🇨🇳 特权 (tèquán)

🇸🇮 privilegiji

🇮🇸 sérstakaréttindi

🇰🇿 артықшылықтар

🇬🇪 უფლებები

🇦🇿 imtiyazlar

🇲🇽 privilegios

Etymology

The word 'privileges' originated from the Latin word 'privilegium', which means 'law applying to one person'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-12th century. Initially, it was used in legal contexts to refer to special rights granted by law. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a broader range of special advantages or benefits.

See also: privilege, privileged.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,725, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.