privacy

/ˈpraɪvəsi/

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Type

Noun

Meaning

  1. The state of being free from unwanted observation, intrusion, or public attention.

    • She closed the heavy curtains to maintain some privacy while working inside.

  2. The right or ability of an individual to keep personal information and affairs confidential.

    • New regulations aim to protect consumer privacy against aggressive data brokers.

Collocations

  • invasion of privacy
  • privacy policy
  • protect privacy
  • in the privacy of
  • data privacy
  • privacy concerns

Synonyms

  • seclusion
  • solitude
  • confidentiality
  • anonymity

Antonyms

  • publicity
  • exposure