English · Adjectives
private
/ˈpraɪ.vət/
[/ˈpraɪ.vət/]
personal, not public
Beginneradjective
Definition
Belonging to one person or group; not open to everyone.
Example
She keeps a private diary that nobody else is allowed to read.
She keeps a private diary that nobody else is allowed to read.
Etymology
From Latin 'privatus' (set apart), from 'privare' (to separate).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for personal matters, property, and secrecy.