Definitions

1. noun

a special right or immunity granted to an individual or a group by law, custom, or official authority.

“The company’s employees enjoy various privileges, including flexible working hours and free on-site gym membership.”

2. noun

a benefit or advantage enjoyed by an individual or a group.

“The university offers its students a number of privileges, including free access to online courses and career counseling.”

3. verb

to give (someone) a special right or immunity.

“The government has privileged certain groups in its economic policies.”

4. verb

to give (something) priority or importance.

“The judge privileged the case involving the serious crime over the less urgent ones.”