Privacy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈprī-və-sē/ pri·va·cy

Meaning & Definition of Privacy

Privacy (noun)

  1. the quality or state of being apart from company or observation, seclusion
  2. freedom from unauthorized intrusion
  3. secrecy

Privacy (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the state of being alone or kept apart from others

    "I enjoy privacy for a time, but eventually I miss the company of others"

    similar: aloneness, insulation, isolation, secludedness, seclusion, segregation, separateness, sequestration, solitariness, solitude
    related: loneliness, lonesomeness, vacuum, confinement, incarceration, internment, quarantine, retirement, withdrawal, ghettoization
    near: camaraderie, companionship, company, comradeship, fellowship, society

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Privacy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Privacy:

aloneness, insulation, isolation, secludedness, seclusion, segregation, separateness, sequestration, solitariness, solitude

Related Words for Privacy

loneliness, lonesomeness, vacuum, confinement, incarceration, internment, quarantine, retirement, withdrawal, ghettoization

Near Antonyms of Privacy

camaraderie, companionship, company, comradeship, fellowship, society

Word Forms of Privacy

Inflections: privacies

Origin & Etymology of Privacy

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Privacy

Words & Phrases Containing Privacy

invade someone's privacy, invasion of (someone's) privacy

Frequently Asked Questions about Privacy

What does "Privacy" mean?

"Privacy" means the quality or state of being apart from company or observation, seclusion. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality or state of being apart from company or observation, seclusion.

What is another word for "Privacy"?

Other words for "Privacy" include aloneness, insulation, isolation, secludedness, seclusion, segregation, separateness and sequestration. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Privacy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Privacy"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Privacy". Common alternatives include aloneness, insulation, isolation, secludedness, seclusion, segregation, separateness, sequestration, solitariness and solitude.

How do you use "Privacy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Privacy" in a sentence: "I enjoy privacy for a time, but eventually I miss the company of others".

Is "Privacy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Privacy" is a noun.

Is "Privacy" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Privacy" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Privacy"?

"Privacy" is pronounced /ˈprī-və-sē/ and divided into syllables as pri·va·cy.

What is the origin of the word "Privacy"?

First known use: 15th century.