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privacy

/ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/noun3 syllables

Privacy means: the condition of being concealed or hidden.

Synonyms for privacy4

noun, as in the condition of being concealed or hidden

privateness, secrecy, concealment

noun, as in the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

privateness, seclusion

What does privacy mean?2

noun

1

the condition of being concealed or hidden

2

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Privacy in a sentence

  • I read, understood and accepted the privacy statement.marioo
  • By and large, reporters don't hesitate to intrude on one's privacy.AlanF_US
  • A web browser should absolutely hinder unethical, privacy-invading websites.shekitten
  • Unfortunately, that's a browser that really invades your privacy.shekitten
  • Your privacy online is very valuable, do not give it away for free.marioo
  • By logging on, you acknowledge you have no expectation of privacy.DJ_Saidez
  • Take care not to intrude upon her privacy.marioo
  • It's a guest room equipped with soundproofing with an emphasis on privacy.unknown

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of privacy

as a noun

plural
privacies