privilege — A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- It's a privilege to work from home in pajamas, but don't let your boss see you on video calls!
- Education should be a right, not a privilege reserved for the wealthy.
- My teenage daughter thinks having Wi-Fi is a basic human right, not a privilege!
privilege
NOUN[/ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/]
A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group
Only VIP members get the privilege of entering the private lounge.
Privilege protects the castle while raiders pillage the village
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'privilegium', which combines 'privus' (private, individual) and 'lex' (law). The term originally referred to a law or decree granted to a specific individual or group.
Breakdown
priv- (private, individual) + -lege (from Latin lex, law) = privilege (a special law or right for a particular person/group)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“It's a privilege to work from home in pajamas, but don't let your boss see you on video calls!”
“Education should be a right, not a privilege reserved for the wealthy.”
“My teenage daughter thinks having Wi-Fi is a basic human right, not a privilege!”
“The ambassador was privileged with diplomatic immunity.”
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