private
/ˈpraɪvɪt/
adjective
- Belonging to or for the use of a particular person or group; not public.
- He asked for a private meeting with the manager.
- She keeps a private diary that no one else is allowed to read.
- The hotel has a private beach only for its guests.
- Not connected with or paid for by the government; independent.
- She sends her children to a private school.
- He works for a private hospital, not a public one.
- The company is owned by private investors.
- Not wanting to share thoughts or feelings; reserved.
- He is a very private person and rarely talks about his family.
- Even close friends found him private about his past.
- She kept her plans private until she was ready to announce them.
- Not intended to be known or seen by others; confidential.
- They had a private conversation in the corner of the room.
- Please keep this information private.
- The email was marked as private and confidential.
Synonyms
noun
- A soldier of the lowest rank in the army or marine corps.
- After basic training, she was promoted from private to corporal.
- The private saluted the officer.
- He joined the army as a private.