private

1. Countable

   a soldier holding the lowest rank in a military organization

   • Private Brown is undergoing training.

   • The private was commended for his act of bravery.

   • Sir, Private Smith reporting for duty.

personal

1. B1

   intended for or restricted to the use of a particular person or group

   • This lounge is private, please do not enter.

   • This office is a private space; please respect the privacy.

   • This is a private road not open to the public.

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2. relating to personal matters or relationships rather than one's professional life

   • He chose to remain silent about his private affairs.

   • Please keep your private and professional lives separate.

   • I don't think this private matter should be discussed in public.

3. B1

   not expressed or shared with others; kept secret

   • He keeps many private thoughts to himself.

   • The details of the meeting are private and should not be disclosed.

   • This is a private matter between us, please do not interfere.

4. offering seclusion or an absence of disturbance

   • I need a private place to concentrate on my work.

   • They were talking in a private corner.

   • I would like a private place to relax.

5. not liking to share personal feelings and thoughts with others

   • She is very private and doesn't like to talk about herself.

   • He is a very private person and rarely expresses his opinion publicly.

   • He always keeps his feelings to himself; he's a very private person.

ownership

1. B2

   owned or controlled by a private person or company rather than by the government

   • This is a private hospital, offering high-quality healthcare.

   • Private businesses play a crucial role in economic development.

   • They chose to send their children to a private school.