private
US /ˈpraɪ.vət/
UK /ˈpraɪ.vət/
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2.
not connected with the government or the state
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She works for a private company.
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The hospital is funded by private donations.
3.
not to be shared or made known to others; secret
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I need to have a private conversation with you.
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Keep this information strictly private.
1.
a soldier of the lowest rank in the army
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He joined the army as a private.
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The private was assigned to guard duty.