A1 noun ニュートラル

privilege

/ˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒ/

A privilege is a special right or advantage that is given only to one person or a specific group of people. In a legal context, it can also refer to the right to keep certain information private or secret from others.

例文

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1

It is a great privilege to meet the president of the company.

It is a great privilege to meet the president of the company.

2

The court respected the attorney-client privilege during the hearing.

The court respected the attorney-client privilege during the hearing.

3

Having your own room is a big privilege when you have five siblings.

Having your own room is a big privilege when you have five siblings.

語族

名詞
privilege
Verb
privilege
形容詞
privileged
関連
underprivilege
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the Latin roots: 'privi' (private) and 'lege' (law). A privilege is like a 'private law' that only applies to you.

クイックテスト

It was a rare ___ to see the famous painting in person.

正解！

正解は： privilege

例文

1

It is a great privilege to meet the president of the company.

everyday

It is a great privilege to meet the president of the company.

2

The court respected the attorney-client privilege during the hearing.

formal

The court respected the attorney-client privilege during the hearing.

3

Having your own room is a big privilege when you have five siblings.

informal

Having your own room is a big privilege when you have five siblings.

4

The researchers examined how social privilege affects access to healthcare.

academic

The researchers examined how social privilege affects access to healthcare.

5

Senior managers enjoy the privilege of a flexible work schedule.

business

Senior managers enjoy the privilege of a flexible work schedule.

語族

名詞
privilege
Verb
privilege
形容詞
privileged
関連
underprivilege

よく使う組み合わせ

have the privilege have the privilege
grant a privilege grant a privilege
legal privilege legal privilege
social privilege social privilege
absolute privilege absolute privilege

よく使うフレーズ

check your privilege

check your privilege

a rare privilege

a rare privilege

parliamentary privilege

parliamentary privilege

よく混同される語

privilege vs right

A right is something everyone is entitled to by law, while a privilege is a special benefit granted only to some.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use this word to describe an advantage that not everyone has. It is often used to express politeness or respect in formal introductions.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'privilege' to describe basic human needs. Do not use it for things that everyone should have, like clean water or safety.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the Latin roots: 'privi' (private) and 'lege' (law). A privilege is like a 'private law' that only applies to you.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin word 'privilegium', which means a law applied to a specific person.

文法パターン

countable noun often followed by 'of' + gerund (the privilege of meeting) often followed by 'to' + verb (a privilege to work here)
🌍

文化的な背景

In modern social discussions, the term is frequently used to discuss unearned advantages related to race, gender, or wealth.

クイックテスト

It was a rare ___ to see the famous painting in person.

正解！

正解は： privilege

関連フレーズ

I am privileged to

関連語彙

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lawの関連語

copyright

A1

The legal right that gives the creator of an original work the power to control how it is used. It prevents others from copying, selling, or performing the work without the owner's permission.

judge

A1

A judge is a person who works in a court of law and makes official decisions about legal cases. They listen to the facts and decide how to punish people who break the law.

duty

A1

A duty is something that you must do because it is your job or because it is the right thing to do. In law, it is a legal responsibility that a person or group has to follow.

lease

A1

A lease is a legal agreement that lets someone use a building, land, or equipment for a set amount of time. In return, the person must pay a specific amount of money to the owner.

sentence

A1

A sentence is a punishment given by a judge to someone who has been found guilty of a crime. It explains how much time a person must spend in prison or how much money they must pay as a fine.

clause

A1

A clause is a specific section, paragraph, or individual rule within a legal document or contract. It explains a particular condition or requirement that the people involved must follow.

liberty

A1

Liberty is the state of being free within society from control or oppressive restrictions. it is the right and power to believe, act, and express oneself as one chooses.

hearing

A1

In a legal context, a hearing is a formal meeting where a judge or official listens to facts and arguments about a specific issue. It is typically shorter and less formal than a full trial but follows strict legal rules.

justice

A1

Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable in how people are treated. It also refers to the legal system and the way laws are used to punish people who do wrong.

verdict

A1

A verdict is the official decision made by a jury or judge in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or not guilty. It is also used to describe a person's final opinion or judgment about something after testing or considering it.

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