adj
privileged
PRIHV-lihjd
adj
1
Enjoying special rights, advantages, or treatment that others lack.
"He grew up in a privileged household with private tutors and staff."
"Only a privileged few were invited to the private screening."
2
Legally protected from being disclosed or used as evidence.
"Communications with your lawyer are privileged and can't be used against you in court."
How to Use Privileged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving special advantages others don't — or, legally, protected from disclosure.
Common pairings
privileged information
privileged background
legally privileged
Word Forms
more privileged comparative, most privileged superlative
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