pryvate

Adjective

private (comparative more private, superlative most private)

1. Belonging or pertaining to an individual person, group of people, or entity that is not the state.
   • In some countries, healthcare is provided by both the government and private companies.
2. Relating to an individual or group of individuals outside of their official roles; often, sensitive or personal.
   • This book is her private journal.
3. Not publicly known or divulged; secret, confidential; (of a message) intended only for a specific person or group.
   • The identity of the beneficiaries of the trust is private.
4. Protected from view or disturbance by others; secluded; not publicly accessible.
   • Can we go somewhere more private?
5. Not in governmental office or employment.
   • Military secrets should not be entrusted to unreliable private individuals.
6. Secretive; reserved.
   • He is a very private person.

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