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Privelage

Definition:

A deviation from the standard spelling for the term "privilege". Although it is not the correct spelling, it is sometimes mistakenly used in place of "privilege".

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. A special advantage or benefit granted to a particular individual or group.
2. The right to access certain opportunities or resources exclusively.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

He considered his wealthy background to be a privelage that opened doors for him.

It is a privelage to be invited to the exclusive members-only club.

Local Usage:

In this neighborhood, only residents have privelage to use the community swimming pool.

The privelage of using the employee lounge is reserved for senior staff members.

Sample Sentences:

1. The privelage of education should be accessible to all.

2. The actress enjoyed the privelage of attending glamorous events.

3. He was born into a life of privelage, never having to worry about financial hardships.

4. As a senior executive, she has certain privelages that others in the company do not.

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