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What is another word for Privacy? – 186 Privacy Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    secrecy confidentiality solitude seclusion isolation intimacy discreetness reserve restraint modesty humility quietness stillness silence concealment covertness stealth furtiveness sneakiness clandestineness stealthiness mysteriousness anonymity namelessness facelessness invisibility unobtrusiveness inconspicuousness privateness exclusivity restrictiveness limitedness closeness privacy secrecy confidentiality solitude seclusion isolation intimacy discreetness reserve restraint modesty humility quietness stillness silence concealment covertness stealth furtiveness sneakiness clandestineness stealthiness mysteriousness anonymity namelessness facelessness invisibility unobtrusiveness inconspicuousness

    Meaning of Privacy

    The state or condition of being free from public attention or disturbance, and having one's personal information and activities protected.

    Definitions

    • The state of being alone or undisturbed, free from public attention or disturbance
    • * The state of being free from intrusion or disturbance in one's personal life, especially in one's home or private spaces
    • * The quality of being secluded or sheltered from the public eye, or the state of being protected from unauthorized access or observation

    Etymology of Privacy

    The word "privacy" originated from the Old French word "privacie", which is derived from the Latin word "privatus", meaning "set apart" or "belonging to an individual"
    The concept of privacy has been present in various forms throughout history, with ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome recognizing the importance of personal space and solitude

    Example Uses

    • The company has implemented new measures to protect customer privacy and prevent data breaches
    • * She values her privacy and prefers to keep her personal life out of the public eye
    • * The hotel room provided a sense of privacy and seclusion, allowing us to relax and unwind

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    publicity exposure openness transparency visibility accessibility availability conspicuousness obtrusiveness intrusion disturbance invasion observability perceptibility recognizability identifiability notoriety fame infamy renown celebrity prominence publicity openness transparency visibility accessibility availability conspicuousness obtrusiveness intrusion disturbance invasion observability perceptibility recognizability identifiability

    Related Nouns

    security protection confidentiality secrecy solitude isolation intimacy discreetness reserve restraint modesty humility quietness stillness silence concealment covertness stealth furtiveness sneakiness mysteriousness anonymity namelessness facelessness invisibility unobtrusiveness inconspicuousness privateness exclusivity restrictiveness limitedness closeness

    Related Verbs

    protect secure conceal hide cover shield safeguard defend guard watch observe monitor supervise regulate control restrict limit confine isolate seclude exclude banish eject expel

    Related Adjectives

    private personal individual exclusive restricted limited confidential secret discreet modest humble quiet still silent concealed covered stealthy furtive sneaky mysterious anonymous nameless faceless invisible unobtrusive inconspicuous secluded isolated intimate reserved restrained