English · Word Candidate

privilege

/ˈpɹɪv.(ɪ.)lɪd͡ʒ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: privileges · privileging · privileged

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Miễn trừ luật nhất định do Giáo hoàng cấp

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lợi thế, quyền lợi hoặc đặc quyền nhất định

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Noun

Examples

All first-year professors here must teach four courses a term, yet you're only teaching one! What entitled you to such a privilege?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To prioritize.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ưu tiên

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Verb

Examples

“Rolling Stone” is spacious and ethereal but not directionless — it is R&B that privileges mood over structure, soft daubs of feeling over authoritative belting.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “privilege” mean?

An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.

Is “privilege” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.