Kilo Lingo

/ˈprɪv.ə.si/

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Translation

The freedom to keep your own life and thoughts away from other people.

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.

users.

Privacy also covers your personal information.

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This word is part of lesson 59.