Pronunciation: /ˈpraɪvɪt/
noun a private school is a school that you have to pay to go to, not one that is paid for by the government
A1 I have a private room in my house.
A2 She keeps her diary private.
B1 The company has a private jet for executives.
B2 The celebrity's private life is always in the spotlight.
C1 The government is investigating a breach of private data.
C2 The lawyer specializes in private equity transactions.
adjective relating to or belonging to a particular person and not to anyone else
A1 I have a private bedroom.
A2 She likes to keep her diary private.
B1 The company has a private meeting room for executives.
B2 The celebrity rented a private jet for the weekend.
C1 He values his privacy and keeps his personal life private from the public.
C2 The high-security facility is known for its private and confidential operations.
formal The company has strict policies in place to protect private information.
informal I prefer to keep my personal life private.
slang Let's have a private chat about this.
figurative She kept her emotions private, not wanting to show any vulnerability.
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