Meaning & use

private

adjective·Everyday

Belonging to or intended for a particular person only, and not shared publicly.

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She keeps a private journal that no one else is allowed to read.

The company held a private meeting before announcing the merger to the public.

A note on using this word

Private contrasts with "public" for information or property, and can specifically mean an independently funded school.

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