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Privacy I Left Noun ˈprɪvəsi ˈpraɪvəsi Longing Peace

Word3 privacy
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈprɪvəsi/ /ˈpraɪvəsi/
Example
  • she was longing for some peace and privacy.
  • i value my privacy.
  • the others left the room to give them some privacy.
  • he read the letter later in the privacy of his own room.
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privacy

(noun)/ˈprɪvəsi/ /ˈpraɪvəsi/
  1. the state of being alone and not watched or interrupted by other people
    • She was longing for some peace and privacy.
    • I value my privacy.
    • The others left the room to give them some privacy.
    • He read the letter later in the privacy of his own room.

    Extra Examples

    • I hope I'm not intruding on your privacy.
    • I want to be left in privacy.
    • I was able to say goodbye to him in relative privacy.
    • privacy from prying eyes
  2. the state of being free from the attention of the public
    • freedom of speech and the right to privacy
    • privacy rights/issues
    • She complained that the photographs were an invasion of her privacy.
    • These policies are designed to protect the privacy of your personal information.
    • We need to have access to health records while safeguarding patient privacy.
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