Noun
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an enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines
"our prisoner was just a private and knew nothing of value"
- buck private - common soldier
Adjective
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not expressed
"secret (or private) thoughts"
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concerning one person exclusively
"we all have individual cars"
"each room has a private bath"
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concerning things deeply private and personal
"private correspondence"
"private family matters"
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confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
"a private place"
"private discussions"
"private lessons"
"a private club"
"a private secretary"
"private property"
"the former President is now a private citizen"
"public figures struggle to maintain a private life"