Privilege

Meaning

a special right or advantage that only one person or group has

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Example Sentences

It's a privilege to work with such talented people.

Education is considered a privilege in many developing countries.

Example Expressions

white privilege

Synonyms

advantage, benefit, right, prerogative, entitlement, honor

Entry 1

advantage, benefit, right, prerogative

Entry 2

advantage, benefit, right, entitlement, honor

Antonyms

disadvantage, burden, duty, restriction

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disadvantage, burden, duty

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disadvantage, restriction, burden

Collocations

special privilege, privilege to do, privilege of doing, abuse of privilege, enjoy privilege, privilege of, privilege to

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special privilege, privilege to do, privilege of doing, abuse of privilege

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enjoy privilege, special privilege, privilege of, privilege to