privileged position

[/ˈprɪvəlɪdʒd pəˈzɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: privileged positions
posição privilegiada
1. A favorable or advantageous situation that provides special rights, benefits, or advantages over others
Being born into wealth puts someone in a privileged position compared to those born into poverty.
Nascer na riqueza coloca alguém em uma posição privilegiada em comparação com aqueles nascidos na pobreza.
2. A position of power, influence, or status that grants exclusive access or opportunity
The CEO's privileged position allows her to make decisions that affect thousands of employees.
A posição privilegiada da CEO lhe permite tomar decisões que afetam milhares de funcionários.
3. A vantage point or location that provides special perspective or advantage
From his privileged position on the board of directors, he could influence company policy.
De sua posição privilegiada no conselho de administração, ele poderia influenciar a política da empresa.
This phrase is frequently used in discussions about social inequality, education access, and socioeconomic mobility in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazil, it often appears in debates about affirmative action and social programs. In the USA, it's commonly used in discussions about systemic privilege and social justice.
NYC Slang
cushy spot; leg up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
advantaged positionfavorable positionposition of privilegeposition of advantagevantage point
Antonyms / Antônimos
disadvantaged positionunderprivileged positionvulnerable positionweak position

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição privilegiada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
posição privilegiada
Common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
posição privilegiada
Identical usage; formal contexts preferred
Rio de Janeiro
posição de vantagem
Alternative colloquial variant sometimes used

Related Words

privilegeadvantagestatushierarchyinequalitysocial classpower dynamics

Related Idioms & Phrases

to be in a privileged position
from a privileged position
occupying a privileged position
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