advantaged

American  

[ad-van-tijd] / ædˈvæn tɪdʒd /

adjective

1. having greater resources or better skills, education, facilities, etc..

   She is more advantaged than her cousin.

2. having sufficient or abundant income, natural resources, etc.; affluent.

   the advantaged nations.

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noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. Usually the advantaged advantaged people collectively.

   a luxury cruise that only the advantaged could afford.

advantaged British  

/ ədˈvɑːntɪdʒd /

adjective

1. in a superior social or economic position

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Other Word Forms

• unadvantaged adjective

Etymology

Origin of advantaged

First recorded in 1595–1605; advantage + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Waste Management is the most strategically advantaged company in North American waste disposal.

From Barron's

Still, the analysts continue to view Coupang as structurally advantaged in the local e-commerce market, citing limited direct competition from rivals and the high costs of customers switching to other online retailers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Spring, Texas, company said its advantaged assets are central to its new guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Health savings accounts are triple-tax advantaged accounts: money is contributed tax free, grows tax free, and can be withdrawn tax-free now or in retirement to pay for qualified medical expenses.

From Barron's

Much of his remaining “Dancing with the Stars” competition is advantaged in physical strength and agility.

From Salon

Related Words

• preferred
• recommended
• selected