Sentence:  A new word, "<WSD>optionaires</WSD>," makes this distinction. <WSD>Optionaires</WSD> are defined as people who grew up in the affluent society — that is, the upper third of the nation — and have options in life and privileges in society as a result of their upbringing. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A person who has been afforded greater opportunities by having been born into privilege.