privileges (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒɪz/
Definition
Special rights, advantages, or immunities granted to a particular person or group.
Examples
The wealthy often enjoy privileges that are unavailable to others.
Citizenship grants certain privileges, such as the right to vote.
She was denied the privilege of visiting her incarcerated father.
How to Use privileges
- privilege of doing something (prepositional phrase)
- Having the special right or advantage to do a particular action. — "She felt it was a privilege of being able to travel the world."
- privilege to do something (prepositional phrase)
- Having the special right or advantage to do a particular action. — "It is a privilege to be invited to such a prestigious event."
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