One entry found for private.
Main Entry: 1pri·vate
Pronunciation: pr-vt
Function: adjective 1: having to do with or for the use of a single person or group : not public <private property> <a private beach> 2 a: not holding any public office <a private citizen> b: not relating to one's official position : PERSONAL <private letters> <your own private opinion> 3: not known or meant to be known publicly <private meetings> <keep personal information private> 4: not under public control <a private school> - pri·vate·lyadverb - pri·vate·nessnoun