Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce privacy
PRY-vuh-see (US) or PRIV-uh-see (UK); the first vowel is the only difference
US/ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/
pɹaɪvəsi
UK/ˈpɹɪv.ə.si/
pɹɪvəsi
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What “privacy” means
The state of being secluded from the presence, sight, or knowledge of others.
Freedom from unwanted or undue disturbance of one's private life.
In a sentence
- I need my privacy, so please stay out of my room.
- Privacy is a basic expectation online and offline in many societies.
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