Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A state or condition not shared with everyone. It refers to something meant for an individual or a select group only, not open to the public.
Private
/'praɪvɪt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
My room is a private space.They had a private meeting yesterday afternoon.
Etymology:
From Middle English "privat," from Old French "privé," from Latin "privatus" meaning "set apart" or "belonging to one's self."
Usage Statistics:
135 mentions per 1 million words 
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