Privileged

/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lʤd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having special rights, advantages, or benefits that are not available to others.

He was born into a privileged family with access to the best education.

Enjoying an advantage due to circumstances or status.

She felt privileged to have traveled to several countries at such a young age.

Entitled to certain privileges or benefits.

As a privileged student, she received scholarships and internship opportunities.

In law, relating to communications that are protected by legal privilege.

The lawyer assured her that their conversations were privileged and confidential.

From Latin 'privilegium' meaning 'law affecting a private individual'.

white privilege

Societal advantages that white people experience over other races.

privileged information

Information that is protected from disclosure.

privileged access

The ability to enter or use something that is normally restricted.

privilege

A special right or advantage granted to a particular person or group.

entitlement

The fact of having a right to something.

Proud of one's advantages.

She walks around like she's better than everyone because she's privileged.

Having an easy or untroubled life.

He calls himself a privileged millennial for not having student debt.