Cooljugator Logo Get an English Tutor

private

Looking for learning resources? Study with our courses! Get a full English course →

English word private comes from Latin privus (One's own, private, peculiar, particular.)

privus (Latin)

One's own, private, peculiar, particular.

privo (Latin)

(with ablative) I free, set apart, release, deliver from something, relieve of.. (with ablative, genitive or accusative) I bereave, deprive, rob or strip of something.

privatus (Latin)

A man holding no political office or associated with the cursus honorum.. A man in a private life, citizen, member of the public.

private (English)

(in plural privates) A euphemistic term for the genitals.. (obsolete) A secret message; a personal unofficial communication.. (obsolete) One not invested with a public office.. (obsolete) Personal interest; particular business.. (obsolete) Privacy; retirement.. (usually plural) A private lesson.. A soldier of the rank of private.. The lowest rank of the army. (US, of a room in a medical [...]

Further details about this page

LOCATION