"green privilege" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} green privilege (uncountable)
  1. The advantages that wealthy people have in society in addition to the buying power of their money. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-green_privilege-en-noun-~beYDh7~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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