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privacy

noun /ˈpraɪvəsi/

definition

the condition of being away from public attention

example

In the morning show, the doctor omitted his patient's surname to protect her privacy when he talked about her depression.

synonyms
secrecy
word origin — Origin notes will appear here when available.

Intermediate — Set 49

Set 49 of Intermediate covers 5 words: privacy, debate, public, audience, campaign. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. privacy · noun /ˈpraɪvəsi/

    the condition of being away from public attention

    In the morning show, the doctor omitted his patient's surname to protect her privacy when he talked about her depression.

    Synonyms: secrecy

  2. debate · noun /dəˈbeɪt/

    a formal discussion

    The news about the use of animals in the research and development of cosmetics has created a widespread public debate.

    Synonyms: argument, dispute

    Origin: Middle English: via Old French from Latin dis- (expressing reversal) + battere ‘to fight’

  3. public · noun /ˈpəblɪk/

    relating to all the people in a country

    Some of you may not think of these acts as crimes, but many have received a lot of public attention thanks to the media coverage.

    Synonyms: society, community

    Origin: late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin publicus, blend of poplicus ‘of the people’ (from populus ‘people’) and pubes ‘adult’

  4. audience · noun /ˈɔdiəns/

    public interested in a source of information or entertainment

    Brands have to produce and share relevant content for their audiences so that they can increase customer interest and generate income.

    Synonyms: public

    Origin: late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin audientia, from audire ‘hear’

  5. campaign · noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

    a series of actions taken to achieve a particular goal

    An advertising campaign was launched by using both TV and outdoor media to make the brand more popular.

    Synonyms: movement, operation

    Origin: early 17th century (denoting a tract of open country): from French campagne ‘open country’, via Italian from late Latin campania, from campus ‘level ground’ (see camp). The change in sense to ‘a series of military operations’ arose from an army's practice of ‘taking the field’ (i.e. moving from a fortress or town to open country) at the onset of summer