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Definition privileged in American English

privileged adjective

adjective
/ˈprɪvəlɪdʒd/
1

having advantages and opportunities that other people do not have, because you have a lot of money or high social status

Example

Cynthia had a very privileged upbringing.

Example

a privileged class/group/elite

Example

For the privileged few, opportunities to make money always exist.

Synonyms and related words
above above my paygrade A-list
1.1

able or allowed to do things that other people have no opportunity to do

Example

We feel very privileged because we get a year off work with full pay.

Example

All those who were privileged to work with him have special memories.

Example

Her financial advisers occupy a privileged position within the company.

Synonyms and related words
be well/ideally positioned advantaged privileged
2

privileged information is secret and does not have to be discussed in court

Synonyms and related words
secret secretive surreptitious
Definition privileged in American English