privileged
intermediateB2/ˈprɪvɪldʒd/ · priv-i-leged
Having special rights, advantages, or benefits.
Meanings
Having special rights, advantages, or benefits.
خاص حقوق، فوائد یا فوائد رکھنے والا۔
خصوصی
khusoosi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- privileged position
- privileged class
- privileged information
Example Sentences
She comes from a privileged background.
وہ ایک خصوصی پس منظر سے تعلق رکھتی ہے۔
Woh aik khusoosi pas manzar se ta'alluq rakhti hai.
Access to education is a privileged opportunity.
تعلیم تک رسائی ایک خصوصی موقع ہے۔
Taleem tak rasai aik khusoosi mauqa hai.
He felt privileged to be invited to the gala.
اس نے گالا میں مدعو ہونے پر خود کو خصوصی سمجھا۔
Us ne gala mein mad'oo hone par khud ko khusoosi samjha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'privilege' as a 'private edge' in society.
Imagine a golden ticket that grants special access.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
فقط حضور کا ہے ذکر، باقی سب ہے فضول | کہ جو کرم ہے واقف، وہ بھی ہے بے امتیاز
Faqat hazoor ka hai zikr, baqi sab hai fazool | Keh jo karam hai waqif, woh bhi hai be imtiaaz.
Only the mention of presence is worthy, all else is waste | For the one who knows grace, is also unbiased.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
امتیاز اچھی بات نہیں
Imtiaz acchi baat nahi
Privilege is not a good thing.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "privilegium" — a law affecting only one person
First known use: 15th century
The term originated from Latin, where it signified a special right or immunity granted to a certain individual or group. Over time, it evolved to indicate a status that is often associated with wealth, education, or social standing.