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privileged

priv·i·leged [ prívvəlijd, prívvlijd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. enjoying special advantages: enjoying privileges, especially the resources and advantages associated with the upper classes or the rich

2. honored or fortunate: fortunate in having a special advantage or opportunity to do something
I feel privileged to be here today.

3. restricted: available only to a select group of people



plural noun 
Definition:
 
people enjoying special advantages: a class of people, especially the rich or the upper classes, that benefits from special rights or resources ( takes a plural verb )

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