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privileged community

[/ˈprɪvəlɪdʒd kəˈmjuːnəti/]
nounpl: privileged communities
comunidade privilegiada
1. A group of people who have special rights, advantages, or immunities that are not available to the general population
The privileged community had access to exclusive schools and resources.
A comunidade privilegiada tinha acesso a escolas e recursos exclusivos.
2. In legal contexts, a group whose communications or records are protected from disclosure by law (attorney-client, doctor-patient, etc.)
Communications within a privileged community of lawyers and clients are confidential.
As comunicações dentro de uma comunidade privilegiada de advogados e clientes são confidenciais.
NYC Slang
the one percent / elite circle
Synonyms
elite groupadvantaged communityprotected classexclusive group
Antonyms
underprivileged communitymarginalized groupdisadvantaged community

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comunidade privilegiada
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
comunidade abastada
Alternative term emphasizing wealth aspect
Portugal
comunidade privilegiada
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
on the inside track
the haves vs. the have-nots
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