privacy

//ˈprɪvəsi//

Nouns
B1

Translation

privacy

Definition

Privacy refers to the state of being free from public attention or intrusion into one's personal life, especially in relation to one's home, communications, or private affairs. It is a fundamental concept in modern society, often associated with the right to control access to personal information and to maintain a private space. Privacy is valued in both physical contexts, such as having a quiet room away from others, and digital contexts, such as protecting personal data online. Respecting privacy means not interfering with someone's personal matters without their consent.

Example

  • She values her privacy and rarely shares details about her personal life.

  • The new law aims to protect citizens' privacy from excessive surveillance.

  • He asked for some privacy while he made an important phone call.

  • Online privacy is a growing concern as more data is collected by companies.

  • The hotel room offered complete privacy with its high walls and secluded garden.

  • They installed curtains to ensure their privacy from the neighbors.

  • The celebrity's privacy was invaded by paparazzi following her everywhere.

  • Parents should teach children about the importance of privacy online.

  • The company updated its privacy policy to be more transparent about data usage.

  • He felt a lack of privacy in the open-plan office and often worked from home.

Synonyms

seclusion
confidentiality
intimacy
solitude
anonymity

Other meanings

  • B1
    mahremiyet, özel hayat(this page)
  • B2
    gizlilik (veri, bilgi)View this sense

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