Privilege
/ˈprɪvɪlɪdʒ/noun
A special right or advantage granted to a particular person or group.
Did you know?The concept of privilege originated in ancient Rome, where certain laws applied only to specific individuals, often the elite, further emphasizing social hierarchies and exclusion.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
privilegium
“A law affecting an individual, often granting special rights.”
Old French
Old French
privilege
“A special favor granted to a person or group.”
Middle English
Middle English
privilage
“A special right or advantage.”
Modern English
English
privilege
“A special right or advantage granted to a particular person or group.”
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