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单词 privacy
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privacynoun [ U ]

uk/ˈprɪv.ə.si/us/ˈpraɪ.və.si/

B2 someone's right to keep their personal matters and relationships secret:

The new law is designed to protect people's privacy.

the state of being alone:

I hate sharing a bedroom - I never get any privacy.

More examples

  • You can close this curtain to give you a little more privacy.
  • an invasion of privacy
  • Patients' names have been changed to protect their privacy.
  • I would appreciate it if you would respect my privacy.
  • Famous people often find their privacy is invaded by the press.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Secrecy and privacy

  • anonymity
  • anonymize
  • anonymous
  • backroom
  • backstage
  • counsel
  • dissimulate
  • dissimulation
  • entre nous
  • executive privilege
  • furtive
  • lid
  • lip
  • privately
  • privileged
  • sanctum
  • secrecy
  • secret
  • skeleton
  • sweep

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You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:

Alone
Separateness and isolation in space

privacynoun [ U ]

us/ˈprɑɪ·və·si/

the state of being alone, or the right to keep one’s personal matters and relationships secret:

A fence would give us more privacy in the backyard.

privacynoun [ U ]

uk/ˈprɪvəsi/us/ˈpraɪvəsi/

the right that someone has to keep their personal life or personal information secret or known only to a small group of people:

Among the three industries studied, concerns about privacy and security of data were highest in the financial sector.
Security and privacy issues relating to online trading still represent the most significant barrier to e-commerce.
Despite recent lawsuits upholding rights to privacy, the media show little willingness to keep their distance.
consumer/customer/patient privacy
data/online/internet privacy
privacy laws/policies/rights
privacy concerns/issues/protections
an invasion/violation of privacy Campaigners have protested that the release of sensitive medical information is an invasion of privacy.
invade/breach/violate sb's privacy According to customers, the company was using underhand tactics in order to invade their privacy.
protect/safeguard/respect sb's privacy She donated $650,000 to the party through intermediaries in order to protect her privacy.
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