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private
01
used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.
Example
She keeps her private thoughts and feelings to herself.
The company held a private meeting to discuss sensitive financial matters.
He owns a private yacht that he sails on weekends.
02
involving a particular person or group of people
Example
She kept her private fears to herself, unwilling to burden anyone else.
His diary was filled with private musings about his dreams and insecurities.
He respected her private grief, choosing to offer silent support instead of asking questions.
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
word family
priv
Adjective
private
Adjective
privately
Adverb
privateness
Noun
privatize
Verb
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