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

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

"Our private life and public life are two very different things," she continued.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Because there’s almost nothing in Doyle’s stories about Holmes’ early or private life, the pastiche-maker has a virtually blank canvas to work upon.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

"The decision satisfies me with regard to the violation of my private life," he told the BBC.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The villagers punished her for acting as if she could have a private life, secret and apart from them.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston

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