English Dictionary
Definition privilege in British English
privilege
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
▪ abuse, confer, enjoy, exercise, grant, have, invoke, limit, waive
The country should extend trade privileges to its poorer neighbours.
It's been a privilege to be involved in such an interesting project.
something that only a particular type of person is allowed to do
He was exercising the privileges of an old man to be as rude as he liked.
a way of life that involves having many advantages and opportunities, without working hard for them
a life of privilege
a situation in which lawyers, doctors, and other professional people are legally allowed to keep their discussions with people secret
doctor-patient privilege
a situation in which statements made in a court of law or parliament cannot be held to be defamatory
