/ˈprɪv.ə.si/
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Meaning
The freedom to keep your own life and thoughts away from other people.
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Word origin
From private plus -cy, from Latin privatus meaning set apart from public life.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- privatus
- English cognates
- private, deprive
Examples
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Respecting privacy means not looking into someone's life.
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"In the privacy of" means in a place where nobody watches.
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Privacy also covers your personal information.
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