privateer (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈpraɪvət/
Definition
Not for public use or knowledge; kept secret or personal.
Examples
The celebrity hired a bodyguard to protect her private life.
He shared his private thoughts with his best friend.
The company has a private meeting room for important discussions.
How to Use privateer
- private life (collocation)
- The part of a person's life that is not public or known to others. — "He tries to keep his private life separate from his work."
- private property (collocation)
- Land or buildings owned by a person or company, not the government. — "The sign clearly stated 'Private Property: No Entry'."
- private conversation (collocation)
- A talk between two or a few people that is not meant for others to hear. — "Could we have a private conversation away from the others?"
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