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die Sonderstellung

special position, special status, privileged position

Das Unternehmen hat eine Sonderstellung am Markt.

The company has a special position in the market.

Er genießt eine Sonderstellung im Team.

He enjoys a special status on the team.

to have/occupy/enjoy a special position Der Künstler genießt eine Sonderstellung in der Gesellschaft.

Synonyms: Privileg (privilege), Vorrecht (prerogative), Ausnahmestellung (exceptional position); Antonyms: Gleichstellung (equality)

Composed of 'Sonder-' (special) and 'Stellung' (position, standing).

Think of someone 'standing' ('Stellung') in a 'special' place, separate from others, giving them a special status.

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