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privilege

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/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ/ · priv-i-lege

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Meanings

nounformal

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

ایک خاص حق، فائدہ، یا آزادی جو صرف ایک مخصوص شخص یا گروہ کو دیا جاتا ہے۔

خصوصیت

khususiyaat

Synonyms

advantageentitlementrightفائدہاستحقاقاختیار

Antonyms

disadvantagehandicapliabilityنقصانپسماندگیذمہ داری

Common Collocations

  • social privilege
  • economic privilege
  • educational privilege

Example Sentences

He enjoyed the privilege of private schooling.

اس نے نجی تعلیم کا فائدہ اٹھایا۔

Us ne najji taleem ka faida uthaya.

Having access to healthcare is a privilege in some countries.

کچھ ممالک میں صحت کی خدمات تک رسائی ایک خصوصی حق ہے۔

Kuch mulkon mein sehat ki khidmaat tak risaai aik khususi haq hai.

With privilege comes responsibility to help those without it.

خاص حقوق کے ساتھ ذمہ داری بھی آتی ہے کہ بغیر اس کے لوگوں کی مدد کی جائے۔

Khas haqooq ke sath zimmedari bhi aati hai ke baghair is ke logon ki madad ki jaye.

Easily Confused With

privileged:Privileged refers to having special rights or advantages, while privilege is the right or advantage itself.

Word Family

privileged
adjectiveاختیاری
privilegees
nounمخصوص افراد

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'privilege' as a 'private edge' in life.

Imagine a person receiving a golden ticket that grants them access to exclusive opportunities.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "privilegium" — law affecting a single person

First known use: 14th century

The word 'privilege' has evolved from the Latin 'privilegium', which referred to a law that applies to an individual rather than to the general population.