Definitions

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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Not everybody has the privilege to do what they love, my parents included.

From The Wall Street Journal

"You should not have that family in that position of privilege and status," he tells me.

From BBC

So he walked back to his technical area and I thought, 'pressure is a privilege'.

From BBC

"It is one of the most unbelievable stories of our time - power, privilege, predation."

From BBC

The matter was referred to the parliamentary committee on privileges and absences, which invited Ms Lungu to appear on 18 November.

From BBC