Private

/ˈpɹaɪvət/ noun adjective

A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.

Definition

  1. (noun) A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.
  2. (noun) A doctor working in privately rather than publicly funded health care.
  3. (noun) (in the plural) The genitals.
  4. (noun) A secret message; a personal unofficial communication.
  5. (noun) Personal interest; particular business.
  6. (noun) Privacy; retirement.
  7. (noun) One not invested with a public office.
  8. (noun) (usually in the plural) A private lesson. “If you want to learn ballet, consider taking privates.”
  9. (adjective) Belonging to, concerning, or accessible only to an individual person or a specific group. “Her address is private; you can't have it.”
  10. (adjective) Not accessible by the public. “private property”
  11. (adjective) Not in governmental office or employment. “He quit public life, living quietly as a private citizen.”
  12. (adjective) Not publicly known; not open; secret. “The identity of the beneficiaries of the trust is private.”

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Word stats

  • Private contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 12.

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What does Private mean?

A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.

How many letters are in Private?

Private has 7 letters.

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