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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The question isn’t whether Google Docs creates privilege.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

I had the privilege of meeting Rosa Parks when I first moved to Montgomery.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson