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privileged

priv·i·leged

privileged

 
pronunciation:
prI v lihjd [or] prIv lihjd
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having advantages over others, especially due to wealth and family background; having privileges.
It's clear that these privileged students received a better education.
synonyms:
favored
antonyms:
disadvantaged, underprivileged
similar words:
exclusive, special
definition 2: very fortunate.
He was a brilliant and generous man, and I feel privileged to have been his friend for these past thirty years.
synonyms:
blessed, lucky
definition 3: restricted to a select or authorized individual, group, or class of people.
The private club has privileged membership.She has privileged access to the company's records.Aristocrats enjoyed a privileged way of life.
antonyms:
public
similar words:
classified, confidential, exclusive, inside, limited, private, restricted, secret, top-secret
definition 4: legally protected against disclosure in court or against charges of slander or libel, as is confidential communication to one's attorney.
That is privileged information and will not be disclosed.
antonyms:
public
similar words:
confidential, off the record, private
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