privacy

CEFRB1

/ˈpɹɪv.ə.si/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The state of being free from unwanted attention or observation.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Freedom from damaging publicity, public scrutiny, surveillance, and disclosure of personal information, usually by a government or a private organization.

Examples

  • By and large, reporters don't hesitate to intrude on one's privacy.

  • Reporters do not hesitate to intrude into people's privacy.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/
  • /ˈpɹɑjvəsɪj/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Freedom from unwanted or undue disturbance of one's private life.

  2. The state of being secluded from the presence, sight, or knowledge of others.

  3. A place of seclusion.

More examples

In context

  • She was longing for some peace and privacy.

  • I need my privacy, so please stay out of my room.

  • It takes a village to rob one of a sense of privacy.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From private + -cy.