About This Trend
Privilege refers to a special right or advantage that a particular person or group of people has.
According to Oxford Learners' Dictionaries, the concept of privilege has recently gained significant attention in online discussions. The term is often associated with social and economic disparities, as seen in the BBC article discussing how Chinese internet users are addressing privilege. Moreover, definitions and synonyms of privilege have been widely searched on Cambridge English and Oxford Reference websites. A notable example is the concept of 'white privilege' defined by Dictionary.com, highlighting the unearned advantages of the dominant white racial group. A BBC article provides more insight into the topic.