PRIVATE
—adjective. 1 belonging to an individual, one`s own, personal (private property). 2 confidential, not to be disclosed to others (private talks). 3 kept or removed from public knowledge or observation. 4 not open to the public. 5 (of a place) secluded. 6 (of a person) not holding public office or an official position. 7 (of education or medical treatment) conducted outside the state system, at the individual`s expense. —none. 1 private soldier. 2 (in plural.) Colloq. Genitals. ? in private privately. ? privately adverb. [latin privo deprive]