privacy

English

/ˈpɹɪv.ə.sɪ/, /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) The state of being secluded from the presence, sight, or knowledge of others.
  • (uncountable) Freedom from unwanted or undue disturbance of one private life.
  • (uncountable) Freedom from damaging publicity, public scrutiny, surveillance, and disclosure of personal information, usually by a government or a private organization.
  • (countable) A place of seclusion.
  • (obsolete) A relationship between parties seen as being a result of their mutual interest or participation in a given transaction, contract etc.; Privity.
  • (obsolete) Secrecy.
  • (countable) A private matter; a secret.

Etymology

Suffix from English private.

Origin

English

private

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