private
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/ˈpraɪvət/
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/ˈpraɪvət/
adjective
B1
for one person or group only; not shared with others
The hotel offers private beach access for its guests.
B1
meant for a specific person or group; not public
They exchanged private messages during the meeting.
B1
not for others to know
She prefers to keep her personal life private.
B1
not owned or run by the government
He works for a private company.
R
paid for by an individual, not the government
She takes private music lessons.
R
done for oneself, not for a group or state
He made a private investment in the startup.
B1
not related to work or official duties
He went on a private vacation to Hawaii.
B1
free from interruption; secluded
They needed a private space to discuss the matter.
R
not willing to share personal thoughts or feelings
She is a private person who doesn't like to talk about herself.
R
income that is not earned through work
He lives off a private income from his investments.
noun
R
the lowest rank in the army
Private Smith received an award for bravery.
R
a polite way to refer to sexual organs
translation
for one person or group only; not shared with others; meant for a specific person or group; not public; not for others to know; not owned or run by the government; paid for by an individual, not the government; done for oneself, not for a group or state; not related to work or official duties; free from interruption; secluded; not willing to share personal thoughts or feelings; income that is not earned through work
the lowest rank in the army; a polite way to refer to sexual organs
Word Forms
Plural
privates