privileged

UK
/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒd/
US
/ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/
privilegedadjective
more privileged
Comp.
most privileged
Super.
UK
/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒd/
US
/ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/
Translations
He comes from a privileged background.
Он происходит из привилегированного окружения.
Additional translations
Definitions
Having special rights, advantages, or immunities.
She grew up in a privileged family, with access to the best education and resources.
Having an advantage that others do not have.
Being fluent in multiple languages is a privileged skill in the global job market.
(Law) Of information or communication: protected by legal privilege and therefore confidential.
The lawyer refused to disclose the privileged correspondence.
privilegedpast participle
UK
/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒd/
US
/ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/
Used as the past participle of the verb “privilege”, functioning adjectivally.
Definitions
Granted special rights, advantages, or immunities.
Only a privileged few were invited to the ceremony.
privilegenoun
Definitions
A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
Having access to the executive lounge is a privilege reserved for first-class passengers.
A special opportunity to do something that makes you proud.
It was a privilege to meet the president during the award ceremony.
A legal right or immunity protecting certain communications or actions from disclosure or scrutiny.
Under attorney–client privilege, the lawyer cannot reveal the contents of their conversations.
privilegeverb

privileged

Past Simple

privileged
Past Simple
privileged
Past Participle
privileging
Gerund
UK
/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ/
US
/ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/
Translations
The company tends to privilege certain employees over others.
Компания склонна привилегировать некоторых сотрудников над другими.
Additional translations
Definitions
To grant a special right or advantage to someone.
The company decided to privilege senior employees with additional vacation days.
To give greater importance to (one thing) over another; to prioritize.
The curriculum privileges critical thinking over rote memorization.
privilegeadjective
Definitions
Used attributively: relating to or involving special rights, permissions, or controlled access to resources.
Privilege escalation vulnerabilities can allow attackers to gain administrative control.