English / word

private

adjective A2

MEANING IN ENGLISH

not public; for one person or a small group only

personal; confidential; not public; individual

belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group

In context

This is a private matter.

She studies at a private university.

Synonyms

personal,confidential,secret

Antonyms

public,open,shared

Collocations

private property,private life,private school