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private life

British

noun

the social or family life or personal relationships of an individual, esp of a person in the public eye, such as a politician or celebrity

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Gellar also praised their fans for allowing them to enjoy a very private life at home with their children, noting that they have always strived to keep their more intimate family life behind closed doors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

In Finland, her private life has also received media attention over the years.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

People who know Powell say that, after nearly 14 years at the Fed including eight as chair, he is more than eager to return to private life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Finally, in an age of personality power, it will be interesting to see how much of his private life the former swimming champion John Ternus is willing to share.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

They pretend that there is no difference between public and private life.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

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