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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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His cool and calm demeanour during matches often seemed at odds with his off-field character and private life, which captivated the media.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

In government, business and private life, who hasn’t noticed how frequently choices are influenced by an incentive not to be aware of inconvenient truths?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The people of Minneapolis have displayed remarkable communal character in their relentless and peaceful battle against the government’s incursion into their private life.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Egyptian art is rife with depictions of musicians and their instruments, suggesting that music was an important feature of public and private life.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

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