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privilege

[priv-uh-lij, priv-lij] / ˈprɪv ə lɪdʒ, ˈprɪv lɪdʒ /
NOUN
right, due
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advantage allowance authority authorization benefit concession due entitlement exemption freedom immunity license opportunity prerogative right
STRONG
appanage appurtenance birthright boon chance charter claim event favor franchise grant liberty perquisite sanction
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disadvantage hindrance loss misfortune refusal responsibility restriction
STRONG
disapproval
WEAK
detriment

Example Sentences

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She was a child of privilege, the daughter of Carter Burden, a Vanderbilt descendant and media executive, and Amanda Burden, the daughter of Babe Paley and an influential urban planner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Following his loss, he said it had been an "honour and privilege" to have served his constituents.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Attorney-client privilege isn’t an excuse to refuse disclosing passwords.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

I don’t think this is an indicator of privilege.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

It was not just a privilege, but also a rite of passage simply to be invited to the ranch, so I dug deeply and did everything the coaches asked.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.