advantaged people

[/ədˈvɑːntɪdʒd ˈpiːpl/]
noun phrasepl: advantaged people (invariant)
pessoas privilegiadas
1. individuals who have benefited from favorable circumstances, resources, opportunities, or social status, typically including higher income, better education, or greater social privileges
Advantaged people often have access to better schools and healthcare.
Pessoas privilegiadas geralmente têm acesso a melhores escolas e assistência médica.
2. members of society who hold positions of social, economic, or educational superiority compared to others
The study compared the life outcomes of advantaged people versus disadvantaged communities.
O estudo comparou os resultados de vida de pessoas privilegiadas versus comunidades desfavorecidas.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, this term is often used in discussions of social inequality, affirmative action, and equity policies. In Brazil, it frequently appears in debates about racial inequality (given the country's history with slavery and structural racism), while in the USA it's commonly used in discussions about class, race, and educational opportunity. The term is relatively neutral in academic contexts but can carry critical connotations in political discourse.
NYC Slang
well-off folks; the haves (contrast with 'the have-nots')
Synonyms / Sinônimos
privileged peoplewealthy peopleupper-class individualselitewell-off peoplefortunate people
Antonyms / Antônimos
disadvantaged peopleunderprivileged peoplemarginalized communitiesvulnerable populations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoas privilegiadas
Most common standard translation used in formal contexts
Brazil
pessoas de classe alta
Emphasizes class distinction; commonly used in sociological discussions
Brazil
pessoas bem-nascidas
More literary; emphasizes social background and family status
Portugal
pessoas privilegiadas
Standard usage similar to Brazil; sometimes 'pessoas de classe alta' in informal contexts

Related Words

social inequalitysocioeconomic statusprivilegeopportunity gapsocial mobilityclass divide

Related Idioms & Phrases

born with a silver spoon
come from money
privilege and access
social advantage
level playing field (antonym context)
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