private
Derived from Middle English, from Old French 'privat', from Latin 'privatus'.
ADJ
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[/ˈpraɪ.vɪt/en-US]
Antonyms
public
Intended for or restricted to the use of a particular person or group; not open to the public.
- He has a private office where he conducts confidential meetings.
- She prefers to keep her private life separate from her professional one.
NOUN
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[/ˈpraɪ.vɪt/en-US]
Antonyms
soldier
A person who is not a member of the armed forces; typically refers to a civilian.
irregular note only if irregular
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| privates |
- The report focused on the impact of the policy on privates in society.
- As a private, he often faced challenges that were unique to his status.
plural: privates