private — belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group; not public
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group; not public
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpraɪvət/
Example Sentences
- My diary is private - even my mom can't read it!
- He went to a private university where tuition costs more than a luxury car.
- The celebrity bought a private island to escape from paparazzi.
private
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpraɪvət/]
belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group; not public
She reads her private diary alone in her locked bedroom at midnight.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'privatus,' meaning 'individual' or 'separated.' The word evolved to denote a personal state withdrawn from public affairs, originally used to describe individuals removed from civic or official duties.
Breakdown
Latin 'privatus' (individual, separated) + '-ate' (adjective suffix), forming an adjective that characterizes something as belonging to or concerning a single person rather than the public.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diary is private - even my mom can't read it!”
“He went to a private university where tuition costs more than a luxury car.”
“The celebrity bought a private island to escape from paparazzi.”
“Private Smith was promoted to corporal after excellent service.”
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