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Definition of privateness

privateness

/ˈpɹaɪvətnəs/
pri · vate · ness
Adverb:privately
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Adjective:private
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• noun

1

The state or quality of being secluded from the sight, presence, or intrusion of others; privacy.

Example

"The thick hedges around the garden ensured a sense of privateness for the family."

2

The quality of being deeply personal, inward, or reserved in nature rather than public or shared.

Example

"Her poetry explores the quiet privateness of grief and personal memory."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "privacy" is the standard term for legal rights and freedom from intrusion, "privateness" specifically emphasizes the inherent personal quality, inwardness, or secluded nature of an experience, thought, or space.

• Nearby Words

privateer
privateering
privately
privateness
privates
privatization
privatize

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Privateness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/privateness
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