privileged
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privileged
/ˈprɪvlɪʤd/
adjective
privileged
/ˈprɪvlɪʤd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRIVILEGED
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[more privileged; most privileged]
sometimes disapproving
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having special rights or advantages that most people do not have
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He comes from a very privileged background.
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The town attracts people who are wealthy and privileged.
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The President's adviser has a privileged position of trust.
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She had privileged access to the files.
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Only the privileged few can become members of the club.
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I was privileged to be part of the winning team. [=I had the good fortune of being part of the winning team]
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law
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known only by the people who need to know
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privileged [=confidential] information
