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Privilege

/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/

(ecclesiastical law) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.

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📖 Definitions of "Privilege"

noun

1
(ecclesiastical law) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.
2
A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.
"All first-year professors here must teach four courses a term, yet you're only teaching one! What entitled you to such a privilege?"
3
An especially rare or fortunate opportunity; the good fortune (to do something).
4
The fact of being privileged; the status or existence of (now especially social or economic) benefit or advantage within a given society.

verb

1
To grant some particular right or exemption to; to invest with a peculiar right or immunity; to authorize
"to privilege representatives from arrest"
2
To bring or put into a condition of privilege or exemption from evil or danger; to exempt; to deliver.

🔄 Synonyms of "Privilege"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
prerogativenoun	An exclusive hereditary or official right or privilege.
perquisitenoun	(chiefly in the plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
favournoun	British standard spelling of favor.
exclusive rightnoun	(law) The power, granted by the government to persons, to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions (through legal force)
favornoun	A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Privilege"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
prerogativenoun	An exclusive hereditary or official right or privilege.
exclusive rightnoun	(law) The power, granted by the government to persons, to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions (through legal force)
favornoun	A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
perquisitenoun	(chiefly in the plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
favournoun	British standard spelling of favor.
honournoun	British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.
franchisenoun	The authorization granted by a company to sell or distribute its goods or services in a certain area.
counselnoun	The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.
entitlementnoun	The right to have something, whether actual or perceived.
lawnoun	(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
lawyernoun	A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.
honornoun	(uncountable) Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
creditnoun	Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.
benefitnoun	An advantage; help or aid from something.
permissionnoun	authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority)
prioritynoun	An item's relative importance.
preferencenoun	The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")
superioritynoun	The state of being superior.
pricenoun	The cost required to gain possession of something.
advantagenoun	(countable) Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.