advantaged

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adjective

ad·​van·​taged əd-ˈvan-tijd 

: having or providing an advantage and especially a social or financial advantage over others

an advantaged position

advantaged children

advantaged

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past tense and past participle of advantage entry 2

Examples of advantaged in a Sentence

Adjective

He comes from an advantaged community.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Brokers also allow investors to hold Treasuries directly within tax-advantaged retirement accounts, such as IRAs, and manage them alongside existing stocks, bonds and other investments. — David McMillin, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

High cash value life insurance is increasingly part of that strategy, providing tax-advantaged, accessible capital that can help fund operations, seize opportunities or weather disruptions without selling core assets at a loss. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Research shows kids in disadvantaged neighborhoods are up to 20 times more likely to suffer firearm injuries than their peers in the most advantaged areas. — Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Under current law, funds may be accessed on a tax-advantaged basis when the policy is properly structured, funded, and maintained, but withdrawals and loans can affect policy performance and tax treatment. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

advantage entry 1 + -ed entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1612, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for advantaged

• disadvantaged