Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster [1080]
pri·va·cy noun, plural -cies 1 : the quality or state of being apart from others
2 : SECRECY
1private adjective 1 : belonging to or intended for a particular individual or group <~ property>
2 : restricted to the individual : PERSONAL <~ opinion>
3 : carried on by the individual independently <~ study>
4 : not holding public office 5 : withdrawn from company or observation 6 : not known publicly — pri·vate·ly adverb Synonyms [2] individual, particular, peculiar, personal, separate, singular, unique—more at INDIVIDUAL [6] confidential, hushed, inside, intimate, secret; also classified, top secret; unadvertised, unannounced, undisclosed, unmentioned; clandestine, collusive, conspiratorial, covert; surreptitious, undercover, underhand, underhanded; personal; concealed, hidden, closeted; repressed, silenced, stifled, suppressed Antonyms common, open, public 2private noun : an enlisted man of the lowest rank in the marine corps or of one of the two lowest ranks in the army — in private : not openly or in public pri·va·teer noun : an armed private ship licensed to attack enemy shipping; also : a sailor on such a ship private first class noun : an enlisted man ranking next below a corporal in the army and next below a lance corporal in the marine corps pri·va·tion noun 1 : the act of depriving 2 : the state of being deprived; especially : lack of what is needed for existence priv·et noun : a nearly evergreen shrub related to the olive and widely used for hedges 1privilege noun [ORIGIN: ME, fr. AF, fr. L privilegium law for or against a private person, fr. privus private + leg-, lex law] : a right or immunity granted as an advantage or favor esp. to some and not others Synonyms boon, concession, honor; also courtesy; claim, entitlement, right; birthright; perquisite, prerogative; charter, grant, patent, exemption, immunity, waiver 2privilege verb -leged; -leg·ing : to grant a privilege to priv·i·leged adjective 1 : having or enjoying one or more privileges <~ classes> 2 : not subject to disclosure in a court of law 1privy adjective 1 : of, relating to, or affecting a particular person exclusively : PERSONAL, PRIVATE 2 : kept from knowledge or view : SECRET 3 : admitted as one sharing in a secret <~ to the conspiracy> — priv·i·ly adverb 2privy noun, plural priv·ies : TOILET; especially : OUTHOUSE 1prize noun 1 : something offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance 2 : something exceptionally desirable Synonyms [1] award, decoration, distinction, honor, plume—more at AWARD [2] catch, gem, jewel, pearl, plum, treasure; also find, godsend, goody, valuable, windfall; booty, loot, spoil; glory, pride; jackpot, treasure trove 2prize adjective 1 : awarded or worthy of a prize ; also : awarded as a prize 2 : OUTSTANDING 3prize verb prized; priz·ing : to value highly : ESTEEM Synonyms appreciate, cherish, love, treasure, value—more at LOVE 4prize noun : property (as a ship) lawfully captured in time of war 5prize verb prized; priz·ing : to press, force, or move with or as if with a lever : PRY Synonyms jimmy, pry—more at PRY prize·fight noun : a professional boxing match — prize·fight·ing noun prize·fight·er noun : one who particpates in a prizefight Synonyms boxer, fighter, pugilist—more at BOXER prize·win·ner noun : a winner of a prize — prize·win·ning adjective 1pro noun, plural pros : a favorable argument, person, or position 2pro adverb : in favor : FOR 3pro noun or adjective : PROFESSIONAL PRO abbreviation public relations officer pro·ac·tive adjective : acting in anticipation of future problems or needs — pro·ac·tive·ly adverb pro–am adjective : involving professionals competing alongside or against amateurs — pro–am noun prob abbreviation 1 probable; probably 2 problem prob·a·bil·i·ty noun, plural -ties 1 : the quality or state of being