privileged
pronunciation
How to pronounce privileged in British English:
UK [ˈprɪvəlɪdʒd]
How to pronounce privileged in American English:
US [ˈprɪvəlɪdʒd]
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- Adjective:
- blessed with privileges
- not subject to usual rules or penalties
- confined to an exclusive group
Word Origin
- privileged (adj.)
- late 14c. of things; mid-15c. of persons, past participle adjective from privilege (v.).
Example
- 1. Do you think philanthropy helps the already privileged ?
- 2. Now the privileged , who have escaped the worst , must find meaningful , permanent ways to help those who have suffered the most .
- 3. Their audience is mostly privileged people .
- 4. Her plump figure indicates she is among north korea 's privileged elite .
- 5. In spain and italy privileged workers are protected , discouraging new permanent jobs .