1. the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people
2. the right to keep your personal matters and relationships secret
3. freedom from unwanted or undue intrusion or disturbance in one’s private life or affairs

Examples

• She values her privacy and rarely discusses personal matters.
• The celebrity sued the magazine for invasion of privacy.
• Please respect our privacy during this difficult time.
• The new law protects consumers’ digital privacy.
• He built a tall fence around his yard for privacy.
• The hotel room offered complete privacy from the busy street.
• Privacy settings on social media help control who sees your posts.