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privileged

/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Having rights or advantages that others do not have.

    - "Some people are privileged enough to live in wealth and luxury."
    - "Being privileged can give an individual an unfair advantage in life."
    - "Not everyone has the same privileges as you do."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒd/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with privileged
reviled , smiled , wild , child , guarded , unveiled
Variants
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privileged , privilege , privileges , privileging , be privileged
Forms
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privileges, privilegedly, more privileged, less privileged


Etymology
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The word 'privileged' comes from the Old French word 'privilegier', meaning 'to exempt or protect by law'. It has been used in English since the late 1400s.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'privilege' is often used interchangeably with the term 'advantage', but privilege implies an unearned advantage.

  2. Privilege can take many forms, including economic privilege, social privilege, and cultural privilege.


Related Concepts
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  1. Social Class: Privilege is closely related to the concept of social class and the way that social hierarchies are structured.

  2. Systemic Racism: Privilege is also related to the concept of systemic racism and the ways in which racial inequality is perpetuated through institutions and social structures.


Culture
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The concept of privilege has been a topic of discussion in various fields, including sociology, politics, and psychology. It is often associated with issues of social justice and inequality. The term is used to describe advantages or benefits that are not earned through merit but are instead granted based on factors such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, or other social identities.

How to Memorize "privileged"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the word 'privileged', visualize a person or group enjoying advantages and benefits that others do not have.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'privileged' with the idea of unearned advantages and benefits.

  3. mnemonics

    - A mnemonic for 'privileged' could be 'People Really Involved Living Life Exempted Generally'.


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