privilege

US /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvlɪdʒ/

UK /'prɪvəlɪdʒ/

B1

noun

  • Advantage or right given to only certain people

verb

  • To give advantages to some people not others

Examples

He was accused of abusing his diplomatic privileges.

It is a great privilege to be attending this conference.