Definition of Privilege
Privilege
pri·vil·ege
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A special right or advantage granted to a person or group.
e.g. The wealthy family enjoyed privilege and influence in the community.
(noun)
a special opportunity or honor offered to someone;
e.g. It would be a privilege to accompany you on this trip.
(verb)
in formal usage, to grant someone particular advantages, rights, or immunities that are not available to many people or groups, often involving exempting them from an obligation/responsibility or liability to which others would be subject;
e.g. They were able to privilege him with a reduced punishment.
(verb)
to grant something or someone a higher position or superior value, to favor something/someone;
e.g. At this company, we privilege team work over individual excellence.
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"Life itself is a privilege, but to live life to the fullest--well, that is a choice." -- Andy Andrews
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