privacy — the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpraɪvəsi/
Example Sentences
- My mom reads my diary, so I have zero privacy in this house!
- The celebrity wore sunglasses and a hat to protect her privacy.
- I need some privacy to practice my terrible singing voice.
privacy
NOUN[/ˈpraɪvəsi/]
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people
She closes the curtains to enjoy some privacy while reading.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Privacy derives from Latin privatus, meaning "personal" or "not public." The term originally denoted something belonging to an individual rather than the state or community, and evolved to encompass the modern concept of protection of one's personal life and information.
Breakdown
privatus (Latin: individual, personal) + -cy (suffix forming nouns of state or condition), creating a noun meaning the state or quality of being private or withdrawn from public view.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom reads my diary, so I have zero privacy in this house!”
“The celebrity wore sunglasses and a hat to protect her privacy.”
“I need some privacy to practice my terrible singing voice.”
“The company's privacy policy explains how they handle personal data.”
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