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private Definition and Meaning in English (private definition)

adjective
Synonyms:personalconfidentialsecret
Quick Answer • Definition

Private definition: Relating to or belonging to a particular person rather than to the public or the government.

Definitions of Private

  1. 1adjective

    Relating to or belonging to a particular person rather than to the public or the government.

  2. 2adjective

    Kept secret or known only by a restricted number of people.

  3. 3noun

    A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.

Example Sentences

“This is a private matter and should not be discussed publicly.”

“They held a private meeting to discuss the new policy.”

“He joined the army as a private and quickly rose through the ranks.”

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Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

private sectorcollocation

The part of the economy that is run by individuals and companies, rather than by the government.

in privateexpression

Without other people present; secretly or confidentially.

private propertycollocation

Land or goods owned by an individual or a group of individuals.

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Private definition: Relating to or belonging to a particular person rather than to the public or the government.
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'Private' translates to 'private' in English. Private definition: Relating to or belonging to a particular person rather than to the public or the government.
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