privileged
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Named after astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who helped overturn the belief that Earth sits at the center of the solar system, the principle holds that our location in the universe is not fundamentally special or privileged.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
Only a quarter of students from low-income backgrounds go on to higher education in France, compared with nearly two thirds of pupils from privileged households, according to a 2023 government study.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
It may or may not be a culture clash that pits your middle-class childhood against your husband’s privileged one.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
We're in a very privileged position, and it's understanding that privilege and what goes along with it.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
They grew up privileged, not deprived, because they had mothers, fathers, grandparents, neighbors, church, family, a system that protected, sheltered, and raised them.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
Vocabulary lists containing privileged
The Constitution of the United States
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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Vocabulary from the Constitution of the United States
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