Synonyms of privacy

privacy

noun

ˈprī-və-sē 

as in solitude

the state of being alone or kept apart from others

I enjoy privacy for a time, but eventually I miss the company of others

Synonyms & Similar Words

• solitude
• isolation
• loneliness
• seclusion
• segregation
• separateness
• insulation
• aloneness
• solitariness
• sequestration
• internment
• secludedness
• confinement
• retirement
• vacuum
• quarantine
• withdrawal
• lonesomeness
• incarceration
• ghettoization

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• society
• company
• companionship
• fellowship
• camaraderie
• comradeship

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of privacy

The measure is part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and reflects growing US concerns over national security, data privacy, and the risks posed by foreign autonomous systems. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

But reportedly, the couple also took steps to protect the privacy of their guests. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 July 2026

The young ones' faces are obscured throughout the images, as the Sussexes maintain their children's privacy. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Additionally, experts said some people experiencing homelessness bounce in and out of a shelter over time, as concerns over privacy or safety drive them to leave. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 23 July 2026