Privileged
'prɪvəlɪdʒd
Definitions
2 meaningsEnjoying certain rights and advantages not available to others, often due to social status, wealth, or birth.
'prɪvəlɪdʒd
Having special rights, advantages, or immunities.
Growing up in a privileged family, she had access to the best schools.
💡 Simply: Imagine you get to cut to the front of the line for the best ride at an amusement park while everyone else waits. You're privileged! It's about getting special treatment that other people don't.
👶 For kids: It means getting something special that other people don't get.
More Examples
The privileged few often enjoy the benefits of wealth.
The defendant was granted a privileged position during the trial.
How It's Used
"The privileged class often enjoys greater access to education and healthcare."
"He was granted privileged access to the classified documents."
Protected by law or custom from disclosure; confidential or secret.
'prɪvəlɪdʒd
Granted a special right or advantage, especially confidentially.
The attorney-client relationship is considered privileged.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a secret code that only you and your best friend know. If someone else asks, you don't have to tell them because it's privileged information.
👶 For kids: It means keeping a secret that is important.
More Examples
He had privileged access to the company's financial records.
The contents of the diary were considered privileged information.
How It's Used
"Attorney-client communication is privileged, protecting it from disclosure."
"Certain employees have privileged access to confidential data."
Synonyms
From Middle English, derived from Latin *privilegium* ('a law affecting only one person'), from *privus* ('private, individual') + *lex* ('law').
Historically, 'privileged' was often used in legal and social contexts to denote individuals or groups with special rights and exemptions.
Memory tip
Think of a VIP with special access: they are PRIVILEGED.