private
Pronunciation:
/ˈpɹaɪvət/noun
Definitions
A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.
A doctor working in privately rather than publicly funded health care.
(in the plural) The genitals.
A secret message; a personal unofficial communication.
adjective
Definitions
Belonging to, concerning, or accessible only to an individual person or a specific group.
Example: Her address is private; you can't have it.
Not accessible by the public.
Example: private property
Not in governmental office or employment.
Example: He quit public life, living quietly as a private citizen.
Not publicly known; not open; secret.
Example: The identity of the beneficiaries of the trust is private.