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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“That is a privilege and a right that is reserved for citizens,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Dr Tara Stoinski, chief executive of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, explains that Pablo became the silverback leader of his family group - a privilege reserved for only the most dominant males.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

But Lee marbles other theories and indictments into his meat concerning the privilege of extreme emotion and behavioral honesty.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

"It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company," Cook said in a statement.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Growing up in the United States meant we, unlike our parents, had the privilege of exploring what, if anything, we were passionate about.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

Vocabulary lists containing privilege

"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry

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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31

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