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privacy
noun pri·va·cy \ˈprī-və-sē, especially British ˈpri-\
: the state of being alone : the state of being away from other people
: the state of being away from public attention
plural pri·va·cies
Full Definition of PRIVACY
1
a : the quality or state of being apart from company or observation : seclusion b : freedom from unauthorized intrusion <one's right to privacy>
2
archaic : a place of seclusion
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First Known Use of PRIVACY
15th century
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PRIVACY Defined for Kids
privacy
noun pri·va·cy \ˈprī-və-sē\
Definition of PRIVACY for Kids
1
: the state of being out of the sight and hearing of other people <I went to my room for some privacy.>
2
: freedom from intrusion <My parents respect my privacy.>
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