privilege

noun
UK /ˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒ/
US /ˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒ/

A privilege is a special thing you are allowed to do that not everyone can do.

Getting to stay up late on weekends is a privilege.

SYNONYMS

advantagebenefithonorspecial rightperk

RELATED WORDS

rightpermissionfreedomopportunityreward

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A special right or benefit given to a person or group.

Club members enjoy the privilege of free parking.

3. An opportunity to do something that makes you feel proud.

It was a privilege to meet the famous author.

4. A legal right that protects certain information from being shared.

Lawyers must keep their clients' secrets because of attorney-client privilege.