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| 1. | [ adverb ] kept private or confined to those intimately concerned | |
| Synonyms: | in_private in_camera | |
| Examples: | "it was discussed privately between the two men" "privately, she thought differently" "some member of his own party hoped privately for his defeat" "he was questioned in private" |
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| Related terms: | publicly private private | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] by a private person or interest | |
| Examples: | "a privately financed campaign" |
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| Related terms: | publicly | |
| Similar spelling: |
private privates private_eye Prevatte privatize privatise privateer private_line probate Previte Prevatt privateness Privette private_road probative privation prefatory privet provide Privett |
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