Disprivilege

/dɪsˈprɪvɪlɪdʒ/ verb

Definition

To take away privileges or to strip of special rights.

Etymology

From dis- (reverse) + privilege (from Latin privus legis, private law). The verb describes removing someone's special advantages or legal protections.

Kelly Says

In educational reform discussions, 'disprivilege' describes a key concept—not just giving more to the disadvantaged, but also actively removing unearned advantages from privileged groups. The word captures a political strategy.

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