private life

British  

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

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

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

Punjabi music has always dominated the South Asian diaspora in the United States, on the television, humming from car stereos, mainly stayed inside those domestic spaces to private life that rarely entered into the mainstream.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

And in her private life, the war has complicated her relationship with her father.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 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