adjective

 

not everyone only for one person or group and not for everyone

Each room has a balcony and a private bathroom.

 

not government controlled by or paid for by a person or company and not by the government

Charles went to a private school.

 

secret If information or an emotion is private, you do not want other people to know about it.

This is a private matter - it doesn't concern you.

 

quiet A place which is private is quiet and there are no other people there to see or hear what you are doing.

Is there somewhere private where we can talk?

 

noun

 

a soldier of the lowest rank in the army