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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPrivilege
/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people.
"Education should be a fundamental human right rather than a privilege reserved for the wealthy." - 2
A special honor or opportunity that brings pleasure.
"It was an absolute privilege to work alongside such a dedicated team of scientists."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'privilege' comes from the Latin 'privilegium', meaning 'law for one person'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting historical shifts in social status and rights.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Privilege" is said worldwide
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privilège
Transliteration: pʁi.vi.lɛʒ
"C'est un grand privilège de vous rencontrer aujourd'hui."
Privileg
Transliteration: pʁiviˈleːk
"Gesundheitsversorgung sollte kein Privileg sein."
privilegio
Transliteration: pri.viˈlɛː.dʒo
"Ho avuto il privilegio di viaggiare molto."
privilegio
Transliteration: pɾiβiˈlexjo
"Es un privilegio formar parte de esta institución."
privilégio
Transliteration: pɾi.viˈlɛ.ʒu
"A educação é um direito, não um privilégio."
विशेष अधिकार
Transliteration: vishesh adhikar
"यह हम सबके लिए एक बहुत बड़ा सौभाग्य है।"
特权
Transliteration: tè quán
"法律面前人人平等，不应该有任何特权。"
특권
Transliteration: teuk-gwon
"그것은 특권층만을 위한 정책이 아니어야 한다."
特権
Transliteration: tokken
"彼にはその特別な特権が与えられている。"
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