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private
01
used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.
Examples
She keeps her private thoughts and feelings to herself.
The company held a private meeting to discuss sensitive financial matters.
02
involving a particular person or group of people
Examples
She kept her private fears to herself, unwilling to burden anyone else.
His diary was filled with private musings about his dreams and insecurities.
04
concerning things deeply private and personal
05
(of a place) quiet and without noise or people interrupting
Private
01
an enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines
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