advantaged

adjective

ad·​van·​taged əd-ˈvan-tijd How to pronounce advantaged (audio)
Synonyms of advantagednext
: having or providing an advantage and especially a social or financial advantage over others
an advantaged position
advantaged children

Examples of advantaged in a Sentence

He comes from an advantaged community.
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These tax-advantaged accounts can be opened by an individual who is disabled or their authorized representative — for example, a parent, legal guardian, or agent named in their power of attorney. Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 27 May 2026 Parents will be able to schedule contributions to the tax-advantaged accounts for their children through the app. ABC News, 27 May 2026 With all that said, TIPS, especially if held in tax-advantaged accounts like IRAs, can be a valuable addition to portfolio construction and risk management. Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 Much like existing child-savings accounts, these are essentially tax-advantaged investment vehicles. Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for advantaged

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of advantaged was in 1612

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“Advantaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advantaged. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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