Definition of Privilege
Privilege
priv·i·lege
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a special advantage, favor, immunity, or right that is only available to a few people or groups;
e.g. He realized that it was a privilege to be able to enjoy these luxuries.
(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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Quotes
"Life itself is a privilege, but to live life to the fullest--well, that is a choice." -- Andy Andrews
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