/ ˈprɪvəlɪdʒd; NAmE / adjective
1.
(sometimes disapproving ) having special rights or advantages that most people do not have :
Those in authority were in a privileged position.
She comes from a privileged background.
In those days, only a privileged few had the vote.
2.
[ not before noun ] having an opportunity to do sth that makes you feel proud
SYN honoured :
We are privileged to welcome you as our speaker this evening.
3.
( law ) ( of information ) known only to a few people and legally protected so that it does not have to be made public
SYN confidential