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/
Korean meaning: 특권, 특혜 (특정인이나 집단만이 가지는 특별한 권리나 이익)
Korean pronunciation: **프**리빌리지
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
The wealthy member enjoys privilege while others wait outside
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Privilege protects the castle while raiders pillage the village
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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.
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“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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