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privilege

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Số nhiều: privilegesQuá khứ: privilegedPhân từ 2: privilegedV-ing: privilegingSo sánh hơn: more privilegedSo sánh nhất: most privileged

This term carries a heavy social and political charge in contemporary discourse. It describes an invisible systemic advantage that benefits a person based on their identity or status, often without that person being consciously aware of the benefit. In a more traditional or formal sense, it describes an honor or a rare opportunity. While the social sense can be critical or accusatory, the formal sense is typically used to express gratitude or humility when receiving a high honor.

Countable when referring to a specific legal right or a particular advantage, such as attorney-client privilege. Uncountable when referring to the general state of having systemic advantages in society.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

[something]

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

"It is a privilege to meet the president."

Ngoại động từ

[someone]

To grant a special right or advantage to someone.

"The company privileges senior employees during the promotion process."

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