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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And thanks to his keen eye and meticulous attention to detail, we’re granted the privilege of sharing these rich, formative experiences with him—at a comfortable remove.

From The Wall Street Journal

I study music every night, and I have the privilege of calling someone like Babyface and just flat-out asking him, “How did you write ‘Whip Appeal’?”

From Los Angeles Times

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

From MarketWatch

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

From The Wall Street Journal

"I have had the privilege to meet many of you, and receive fan mail from all around the world!" she wrote.

From BBC

privilege

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