privacy (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpraɪvəsi/

Definition

The state of being free from public attention or intrusion.

Examples

• The celebrity sued the magazine for invading her privacy.

• In the digital age, maintaining personal privacy online is a growing concern.

• The office was designed with individual cubicles to ensure employees' privacy.

Synonyms of privacy

Words with a similar meaning to privacy:

• seclusion
• confidentiality
• intimacy
• secrecy

Antonyms of privacy

Words with the opposite meaning to privacy:

• publicity
• exposure

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