privilege
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.
Examples
3 of 5It is a great privilege to meet the president of the company.
It is a great privilege to meet the president of the company.
The court respected the attorney-client privilege during the hearing.
The court respected the attorney-client privilege during the hearing.
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.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin roots: 'privi' (private) and 'lege' (law). A privilege is like a 'private law' that only applies to you.
Quick Quiz
It was a rare ___ to see the famous painting in person.
Correct!
The correct answer is: privilege
Examples
It is a great privilege to meet the president of the company.
everydayIt is a great privilege to meet the president of the company.
The court respected the attorney-client privilege during the hearing.
formalThe court respected the attorney-client privilege during the hearing.
Having your own room is a big privilege when you have five siblings.
informalHaving your own room is a big privilege when you have five siblings.
The researchers examined how social privilege affects access to healthcare.
academicThe researchers examined how social privilege affects access to healthcare.
Senior managers enjoy the privilege of a flexible work schedule.
businessSenior managers enjoy the privilege of a flexible work schedule.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
check your privilege
check your privilege
a rare privilege
a rare privilege
parliamentary privilege
parliamentary privilege
Often Confused With
A right is something everyone is entitled to by law, while a privilege is a special benefit granted only to some.
Usage Notes
Use this word to describe an advantage that not everyone has. It is often used to express politeness or respect in formal introductions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'privilege' to describe basic human needs. Do not use it for things that everyone should have, like clean water or safety.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin roots: 'privi' (private) and 'lege' (law). A privilege is like a 'private law' that only applies to you.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin word 'privilegium', which means a law applied to a specific person.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In modern social discussions, the term is frequently used to discuss unearned advantages related to race, gender, or wealth.
Quick Quiz
It was a rare ___ to see the famous painting in person.
Correct!
The correct answer is: privilege
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