How do you use "privilege" in a sentence?

Education should be a right, not a privilege. It was a privilege to meet such a distinguished scientist. She comes from a privileged background.

privilege

Q: What does "privilege" mean?

A special right or advantage available to some A privilege is a special right, advantage, or benefit granted to a particular person or group. It can refer to legal rights, social advantages, or honours. 'Privileged' is the adjective describing someone who has privileges.

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Meaning: A special right or advantage available to some

特权，荣幸

privilegio

特権、光栄

특권, 영광

A privilege is a special right, advantage, or benefit granted to a particular person or group. It can refer to legal rights, social advantages, or honours. 'Privileged' is the adjective describing someone who has privileges.

Privilege是授予特定个人或群体的特殊权利、优势或利益。它可以指法律权利、社会优势或荣誉。'Privileged'是形容词，描述拥有特权的人。

Un privilegio es un derecho especial, ventaja o beneficio otorgado a una persona o grupo particular. Puede referirse a derechos legales, ventajas sociales u honores. «Privileged» es el adjetivo que describe a alguien que tiene privilegios.

Privilegeは特定の人やグループに与えられる特別な権利、利点、または恩恵です。法的権利、社会的優位性、または名誉を指すことがあります。「Privileged」は特権を持つ人を表す形容詞です。

Privilege는 특정 개인이나 집단에게 부여되는 특별한 권리, 이점 또는 혜택입니다. 법적 권리, 사회적 이점 또는 명예를 가리킬 수 있습니다. 'Privileged'는 특권을 가진 사람을 묘사하는 형용사입니다.

Examples

Education should be a right, not a privilege.
教育应该是一种权利，而不是特权。
La educación debería ser un derecho, no un privilegio.
教育は特権ではなく権利であるべきです。
교육은 특권이 아니라 권리여야 합니다.
It was a privilege to meet such a distinguished scientist.
能见到如此杰出的科学家是我的荣幸。
Fue un privilegio conocer a un científico tan distinguido.
このような著名な科学者にお会いできて光栄でした。
이렇게 저명한 과학자를 만나 뵐 수 있어 영광이었습니다.
She comes from a privileged background.
她出身于一个特权阶层。
Ella proviene de un entorno privilegiado.
彼女は恵まれた環境の出身です。
그녀는 유복한 가정 출신입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'privilege', from Latin 'privilegium' meaning 'a law applying to one person', from 'privus' (individual, private) + 'lex' (law). Originally a legal term for a law benefiting or targeting a specific individual.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Latin 'privilegium' meaning a law affecting one person, from 'privus' (private) and 'lex' (law). Originally referred to special laws that benefited individuals, now describes any special advantage.