Meaning of the word privileged in English

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privileged

US /ˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒd/

UK /ˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒd/

having special rights, advantages, or immunities

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Only a privileged few have access to the executive lounge.

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She comes from a very privileged background.

Synonym:

entitled favored advantaged elite exclusive

treated with special secrecy; confidential

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This information is highly privileged and should not be shared.

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The lawyer claimed the communication was privileged.

Synonym:

confidential secret classified restricted private

grant (someone) a privilege or privileges

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The king privileged his most loyal subjects with land.

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Her talent privileged her to a scholarship.

Synonym:

entitle authorize empower favor grant

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