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Added 9 October 2026

privacy

/ˈpɹɪv.ə.si/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about privacy at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others.
The condition of being concealed or hidden.

Origin

From priv(ate) + -acy.

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