privacy

noun

USPRY-vuh-see/ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/UKPRIV-uh-see/ˈpɹɪv.ə.si/

7 meanings of privacy

1
noununcountable
Being away from other people, so they cannot see, hear, or bother you.
Like being in your own room with the door shut, where no one can watch you.
She closed the door for some privacy while she changed.
Kids need a little privacy too.
Similarseclusion, solitude, isolation
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2
noununcountable
Being free from people bothering you in your personal life.
Like having a quiet space where no one keeps bothering you.
Reporters camped outside her house and gave her no privacy at all.
We try to respect each other's privacy at home.
Similarpeace, solitude
3
noununcountable
Being protected from having your personal information watched, collected, or shared without permission.
Like having a lock on your diary so strangers cannot read it.
New laws protect your privacy when companies collect your data online.
Many people worry about losing their privacy to constant online tracking.
Similarconfidentiality, anonymity, secrecy
Oppositeexposure, publicity
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Origin

From the word "private" plus the ending "-cy".