Meaning of the word "private residence" in English

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private residence

US /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈrez.ə.dəns/
UK /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈrez.ɪ.dəns/
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Noun

a house or apartment where a person or family lives, which is not open to the public

Example:
The party was held at a private residence in the hills.
Please respect that this is a private residence and do not enter.