private
ˈpraɪvɪt
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Definition of private - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
secludedprotected from view or disturbance by others
  • They enjoyed a private dinner on the balcony.
hidden isolated
2.
ownershipbelonging to an individual or group, not the state
  • This is a private property.
exclusive individual personal
3.
confidentialsecret or confidential, not publicly known
  • The meeting was held in a private room.
classified secret

Noun

1.
militarysoldier of the lowest rank in the army
  • He enlisted as a private in the army.
enlisted recruit trooper
2.
euphemismUSthe genitalsUS
  • He felt embarrassed about his privates.
genitalia private parts
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Expressions with private

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detective not part of the official police force
He hired a private eye to find evidence of the theft..
done away from public view or knowledge
They discussed the matter in private.
restrict access to personal online content
She chose to go private on her Instagram account.
space restricted from public access
The private area is only for staff members.
car owned by an individual for personal use
She drove her private car to the supermarket..
person teaching one-on-one in a specific subject
She hired a private instructor for math lessons.

Origin of private

Latin, privatus (set apart)

Terms with private included in their meaning

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confidential matters
private and not for public sharing
private setting
consume food at home instead of going out
audio device
device worn on ears for private listening, often with a head strap
privacy
enclosed area for private activities like voting
travel
private room on a ship for passengers
specialized healthcare
private hospital or a specialized medical center
private investigator
person hired to find hidden information
private access
private road leading to a house or garage

Examples of private in a sentence

  • She retreated to her private garden.
  • They held a private meeting to discuss the issue.
  • The private collection was not open to the public.
  • She shared her private thoughts in the diary.
  • The document contains private information.
  • My private uncle rarely discusses his feelings.

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  1. French:privé, recrue, ...
  2. German:privat, Gefreiter, ...
  3. Italian:privato, soldato semplice, ...
  4. Spanish:privado, soldado raso, ...
  5. Portuguese:privado, soldado raso, ...
  6. Chinese:私密的, 列兵, ...
  7. Japanese:プライベートな, 二等兵, ...
  8. Arabic:خَاصّ, جُنْدِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּרָטִי, טוּרַאי, ...
  10. Russian:уединенный, рядовой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:усамітнений, рядовий, ...
  12. Hindi:एकांत, सैनिक, ...
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