How Do You Spell PRIVILEGE?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɪvɪlɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The word "privilege" has a unique spelling that can be confusing to some. It is pronounced /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with the stress on the first syllable. The "i" before the "l" is often misspelled as "a" because of the similar sound in pronunciation. The second syllable ends in "idg" rather than "udge" as it is commonly mispronounced. Understanding the correct spelling and pronunciation of "privilege" is essential for effective communication in both written and spoken forms.

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PRIVILEGE Meaning and Definition

  1. Privilege, noun:

    1. A special advantage, right, benefit, or entitlement granted to an individual or a certain group, typically based on their status, position, or societal factors, that is not enjoyed by others. Privileges are often bestowed based on characteristics such as wealth, social class, gender, race, or education.

    2. The condition of having particular rights or advantages granted to someone, affording them protections, immunities, or opportunities not available to everyone else. Privilege can manifest in various forms, including but not limited to legal privileges, inherited privileges, or professional privileges.

    3. In a social context, the unspoken or unnoticed advantages that some individuals possess due to their membership in the dominant or majority group within a society, often resulting in systemic inequalities and disparities. Such privileges can operate on both conscious and subconscious levels and may include advantages related to employment, education, housing, healthcare, legal treatment, or other aspects of daily life.

    4. The acknowledgment or recognition of one's advantageous position or state of being, accompanied by a sense of responsibility and conscious effort to address and challenge the inequalities and disadvantages faced by marginalized individuals or groups. Privilege must be recognized and actively examined to promote social justice, equality, and inclusivity in society.

    Overall, privilege refers to the advantages and benefits, both obvious and hidden, that few individuals or groups enjoy, often as a result of their social, economic, or cultural circumstances, which can contribute to systemic inequalities and the perpetuation of power imbalances.

  2. • A right enjoyed alone or with few; a peculiar benefit or advantage; liberty; favour; advantage.
    • To invest with rights or immunities; to grant some particular and peculiar benefit to; to exempt, as from censure, or from paying a tax or impost.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PRIVILEGE

The word "privilege" originated from the Latin word "privilegium", which was formed by combining the words "privus" (meaning "private") and "lex" (meaning "law"). In ancient Roman times, a "privilegium" referred to a law or decree that bestowed special rights or exemptions to certain individuals or groups. Over time, the term evolved to its current meaning, referring to an advantage, right, or benefit granted to a particular person or group of people, often due to their social or economic status.

Similar spelling words for PRIVILEGE

Plural form of PRIVILEGE is PRIVILEGES

Conjugate verb Privilege

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have privileged
you would have privileged
he/she/it would have privileged
we would have privileged
they would have privileged
I would have privilege
you would have privilege
he/she/it would have privilege
we would have privilege
they would have privilege

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been privileging
you would have been privileging
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would privilege
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be privileging
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FUTURE

I will privilege
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we will privilege
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have privileged
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been privileging
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IMPERATIVE

you privilege
we let´s privilege

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to privilege

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was privileging
you were privileging
he/she/it was privileging
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they were privileging

PAST PARTICIPLE

privileged

PAST PERFECT

I had privileged
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been privileging
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PRESENT

I privilege
you privilege
he/she/it privileges
we privilege
they privilege

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am privileging
you are privileging
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we are privileging
they are privileging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

privileging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have privileged
you have privileged
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we have privileged
they have privileged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been privileging
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it privilege

SIMPLE PAST

I privileged
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