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')
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