Privilege Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Privilege [priv-uh-lij]

NOUN, VERB

A right or immunity enjoyed by a particular person or a group of persons.
The powers or rights that only a particular person or a group enjoys based on their wealth or social status.

To grant a privilege to someone.
If it is said that someone has privileged someone or something, it means that they treat someone differently or especially, rather than equally with others.

Example

"The organization has abolished special privileges to some employees."

"The privileged kids and the non-privileged ones have a very different perspective of life."

Synonyms

Noun: Advantage, Allowance, Authority, Authorization, Benefit, Concession, Entitlement, Exemption, License, Opportunity, Prerogative, Right

Antonyms

Noun: Disadvantage, Handicap, Hindrance, Loss, Misfortune, Restriction, Refusal, Responsibility, Disapproval, Detriment