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·ly adverb
- pri·vate·ness noun

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