Definition of Private
Private
pri·vate
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
relating to only one person or a particular group of people, only involving or belonging to a small number of people;
e.g. They spoke in a private conference room.
(adjective)
secret/secretive or personal, not meant to be revealed to or known by other people, not willing to share one's feelings or thoughts with others;
e.g. I said that to you in a private conversation, and I expect you not to repeat it to anyone. He is a private person who doesn't speak much.
(adjective)
not operating in a public or official capacity, or provided independently rather than by the government;
e.g. She agreed to work as a private consultant. He attended a private school for most of his education.
(noun)
a soldier having the lowest rank in the army or navy;
e.g. The private was left to do the tasks he had been assigned.
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