B2nounformalsocietypolitics
US/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ/
UK/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ/
a special right or advantage that only some people have
In context
Education should be a right, not a privilege.
It was a privilege to meet such a famous scientist.
Members of the club enjoy special privileges, such as free parking.
Words that go with privilege
adjective + noun
- a great privilegeIt is a great privilege to speak to you today.
- special privilegeCitizens have special privileges at the national museum.
- white privilegeThe book discusses white privilege and inequality.
verb + noun
- enjoy a privilegeSenior staff enjoy the privilege of working from home.
- abuse a privilegeHe abused his privilege and lost his job.
noun + preposition
- privilege ofShe had the privilege of meeting the president.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am privilege to be here.Correct: I am privileged to be here.