el
masculine
/pɾibiˈlexjo/
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Translation
privilege
Word origin
From Latin privilegium ('a law affecting an individual'), from privus ('private, individual') plus lex ('law'). Originally a special provision made for one person.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- privilegium
- English cognates
- privilege, legal
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralprivilegios
Examples
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It is a privilege to be able to work with this team.
gozaban muchos .
Kings enjoyed many privileges in that era.
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I had the privilege of meeting my favourite writer.
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No one should have privileges above the law.
¡ !
What a privilege to live so close to the sea!
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