"passport privilege" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From passport + privilege. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|passport|privilege}} passport + privilege Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} passport privilege (uncountable)
  1. (neologism) the ability of a person to travel internationally without visas, additional scrutiny and other hindrances, based on their nationality (represented by their passport); in particular, the collective advantage granted to citizens of wealthy, Western countries to do so. Tags: neologism, uncountable
    Sense id: en-passport_privilege-en-noun-rLMCpTB~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English neologisms, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Social justice
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