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Privacy

noun
/ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Meaning

the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret
the state of being free from public attention or intrusion

Example Sentences

Everyone has the right to privacy.

Everyone has the right to privacy in their own home.

Synonyms

secrecy, confidentiality, solitude, isolation
Entry 1
secrecy, confidentiality, solitude
Entry 2
confidentiality, secrecy, solitude, isolation

Antonyms

publicity, exposure, openness, disclosure
Entry 1
publicity, exposure, openness
Entry 2
publicity, exposure, disclosure

Collocations

right to privacy, privacy policy, privacy settings, invasion of privacy, invade privacy, respect privacy
Entry 1
right to privacy, privacy policy, privacy settings, invasion of privacy
Entry 2
privacy policy, invade privacy, respect privacy

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