privileged
adjective
priv·i·leged
ˈpriv-lijd 
ˈpri-və-
1
: having or enjoying one or more privileges
privileged classes
2
: not subject to the usual rules or penalties because of some special circumstance
especially
: not subject to disclosure in a court of law
a privileged communication
Examples of privileged in a Sentence
He comes from a very privileged background.
The town attracts people who are wealthy and privileged.
The President's adviser has a privileged position of trust.
She had privileged access to the files.
Only the privileged few can become members of the club.
Recent Examples on the Web
Yet, despite agriculture's strategic importance, the EU acknowledges that farmers earn about 40% less than non-farm workers, while 80% of support goes to a privileged 20% of farmers.
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Raf Casert, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
The upper floors, when completed, will showcase privileged views of Río de la Plata and panoramic cityscapes.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
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Raf Casert, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
The upper floors, when completed, will showcase privileged views of Río de la Plata and panoramic cityscapes.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for privileged
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“Privileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/privileged. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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