privilege (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/
Definition
A special right, advantage, or immunity granted to or enjoyed by a person or group, often unfairly.
Examples
The wealthy often have the privilege of accessing better education and healthcare.
It is a privilege to be able to travel the world and experience different cultures.
She felt it was her privilege to care for her aging parents.
How to Use privilege
- privilege of doing something (prepositional phrase)
- Having the special right or advantage to perform a particular action. — "It was a privilege of mine to work with such talented artists."
- privilege to do something (prepositional phrase)
- Having the special right or advantage to perform a particular action. — "She considered it a privilege to serve her community."
- abuse privilege (collocation)
- To use a special right or advantage unfairly or wrongly. — "The politician was investigated for abusing his privilege to access classified information."
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