Meaning of privacy in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    privacy

    Definitions

    1. the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
  2. 2. the condition of being concealed or hidden

    Derived terms

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