"privilegism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From privilege + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|privilege|ism}} privilege + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} privilegism (uncountable)
  1. A social system in which some people have privileges that others do not. Tags: uncountable
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