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Privilege is a right or advantage that you have others may not have. (noun)

An example of a privilege is the money to afford an expensive education.

The definition of privilege is a right granted to some but not to all. (noun)

An example of a privilege is the right to join a specific club.

To privilege means to give someone a special favor. (verb)

An example of to privilege is for a new manager to get extra perks.

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