overprivine
A formal noun referring to the state or condition of possessing excessive social or economic privilege, often to the point where it diminishes one's ability to empathize with others. It describes a structural or individual abundance of advantages that creates a disconnect from the realities of the less fortunate.
Examples
3 of 5Growing up in an isolated gated community, his overprivine was evident in his total lack of understanding regarding public transport.
Growing up in an isolated gated community, his overprivine was evident in his total lack of understanding regarding public transport.
The sociological study aimed to quantify the effects of overprivine on the long-term career trajectories of elite graduates.
The sociological study aimed to quantify the effects of overprivine on the long-term career trajectories of elite graduates.
Critics of the policy argued that it merely reinforced the overprivine of established shareholders at the expense of new investors.
Critics of the policy argued that it merely reinforced the overprivine of established shareholders at the expense of new investors.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'over' (too much) + 'priv' (from privilege) + 'ine' (like the ending of 'discipline' or 'doctrine'). It is the doctrine or state of having too much privilege.
Quick Quiz
The philosopher argued that ____ is often the biggest barrier to achieving true social equity.
Correct!
The correct answer is: overprivine
Examples
Growing up in an isolated gated community, his overprivine was evident in his total lack of understanding regarding public transport.
everydayGrowing up in an isolated gated community, his overprivine was evident in his total lack of understanding regarding public transport.
The sociological study aimed to quantify the effects of overprivine on the long-term career trajectories of elite graduates.
academicThe sociological study aimed to quantify the effects of overprivine on the long-term career trajectories of elite graduates.
Critics of the policy argued that it merely reinforced the overprivine of established shareholders at the expense of new investors.
businessCritics of the policy argued that it merely reinforced the overprivine of established shareholders at the expense of new investors.
The senator addressed the inherent overprivine within the legal system that allows some to avoid consequences for their actions.
formalThe senator addressed the inherent overprivine within the legal system that allows some to avoid consequences for their actions.
Stop acting like your overprivine is a personality trait; you've just been lucky.
informalStop acting like your overprivine is a personality trait; you've just been lucky.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
a case of overprivine
a case of overprivine
the burden of overprivine
the burden of overprivine
shielded by overprivine
shielded by overprivine
Often Confused With
Overweening describes an arrogant attitude or excessive confidence, whereas overprivine describes the social state of having too much privilege.
Overprovision refers to providing too much of a physical resource, while overprivine refers to social and systemic status.
Usage Notes
This term is most common in academic writing or critical social theory. It is often used to critique individuals or systems that benefit from an unfair distribution of wealth or status.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistake this for a verb because of the suffix; remember that 'overprivine' functions as a noun, whereas 'overprivilege' is the verb form.
Memory Tip
Think of 'over' (too much) + 'priv' (from privilege) + 'ine' (like the ending of 'discipline' or 'doctrine'). It is the doctrine or state of having too much privilege.
Word Origin
A modern construction combining the prefix 'over-' with the root of 'privilege' (from Latin privilegium) and the noun-forming suffix '-ine'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The word is frequently used in Western discourse regarding social justice, wealth inequality, and the 'empathy gap' between different economic classes.
Quick Quiz
The philosopher argued that ____ is often the biggest barrier to achieving true social equity.
Correct!
The correct answer is: overprivine
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