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

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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 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

I do not make my parents’ sharp distinction between public and private life.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez