privileged
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd/
KK: /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒd/
adjective
Definition
Belonging to a special group that has advantages or benefits that others do not have.
Example
She grew up in a privileged family that could afford to send her to the best schools.
Conversation
I feel like we had such a privileged upbringing compared to others.
Yeah, we definitely had more opportunities than many people.
Sometimes I wonder how different our lives would be without those privileged experiences.
It's true; I think they shaped who we are today.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exclusive
special
favored
Antonyms
disadvantaged
unprivileged
common
noun
Definition
A group of people who have special rights or advantages that others do not have.
Example
The privileged often have access to better education and healthcare.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about how the privileged in our society often overlook the struggles of others?
Yeah, it’s really eye-opening when you start to notice those differences.
Exactly! Sometimes I feel guilty for being part of the privileged group.
Root Explanation
Privileged → It is formed from "privus" (meaning private or individual) and "legere" (meaning to choose or to read). The word "privileged" refers to having special rights or advantages that are not available to everyone, thus indicating a private or chosen status.
Memory Tip
Think of someone having special rights or advantages that are 'private' ('privus') and 'chosen' ('legere') — that's what it means to be privileged.
Visually Confused Words
unprivileged
reprivilege
proprivilege
disprivilege
underprivileged