🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

특권

Pronunciation / Transliteration: teuk-gwon

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Privilege/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그것은 특권층만을 위한 정책이 아니어야 한다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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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