privacy
gb/pɹˈaɪvəsi/ us/pɹˈaɪvəsi/
B1
English
~ 200
magánszféra, adatvédelem, információs önrendelkezés
NOUN
B1
1
magánszféra
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s privacy
She moved to the countryside for more privacy.
Vidékre költözött, hogy több nyugalma és magánszférája legyen.
The curtains were closed to give the family some privacy.
Behúzták a függönyöket, hogy a családnak legyen egy kis magánszférája.
Celebrities often struggle to maintain their privacy.
Please respect my privacy and knock before entering.
He values his privacy above all else.
Learner examples
I need some privacy to make a phone call.
Szükségem van egy kis magánszférára, hogy telefonálhassak.
She closed the door for privacy.
Becsukta az ajtót, hogy legyen egy kis magánszférája.
They want privacy in their home.
Privacy is important to me.
He asked for privacy during the meeting.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'privacy' with 'private', using the adjective form when the noun is needed (e.g., 'I need some private' instead of 'I need some privacy').
Meaning
freedom from unwanted attention
Collocations
right to privacy
|invasion of privacy
|protect privacy
|privacy concerns
|privacy settings
Synonyms
seclusion (Suggests being physically apart from others, often in a quiet place.)
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confidentiality (Focuses on keeping information secret rather than personal space.)
Antonyms
publicity (Exposure to public attention, the opposite of being private.)
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exposure (Being visible or known to others, often unwillingly.)
Themes
daily life
|law
|personal rights
|daily_life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you are alone or people do not see or disturb you.
The state of being free from observation or disturbance by others.
NOUN
B2
2
The new app has strong privacy protections.
Az új alkalmazás komoly adatvédelmi védelmet nyújt.
Online privacy is a major concern for many users.
Az online adatvédelem sok felhasználó számára komoly aggodalomra ad okot.
Read the privacy policy before signing up.
The company was fined for violating customer privacy.
Learner examples
I care about my online privacy.
Fontos számomra az online adatvédelmem.
The website has a privacy policy.
A weboldalon van adatvédelmi tájékoztató.
Privacy on the internet is important.
They work to protect data privacy.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'privacy policy' with 'terms of service', which cover different aspects of using a service.
Meaning
control of personal data
Collocations
privacy policy
|online privacy
|data privacy
|privacy protection
Synonyms
data protection (More technical term focusing on safeguarding digital information.)
Antonyms
data breach (An incident where private information is accessed without permission.)
Themes
technology
|law
|personal rights
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The right to choose what information about you other people can know or share.
The ability to decide how personal information is collected, stored, and shared.
Grammar
Dictionary form
privacy
IPA
GB/pɹˈaɪvəsi/
US/pɹˈaɪvəsi/
Syllables & stress
pri - vacy (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pri)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: privacy
- Plural: privacy
Word family
Expressions
privacy settings
1/pɹˈaɪvəsi sˈɛtɪŋz/
fixed phrase
software controls for information visibility
Options on a website or app that let you choose who can see your information.
Examples
- Check your privacy settings before posting online.
- She updated her privacy settings to hide her profile.
privacy settings
1/pɹˈaɪvəsi sˈɛtɪŋz/
fixed phrase
personal information controls
options that control who can see your information online
Examples
- Check your privacy settings before you post personal photos.
- The app changed its privacy settings after users complained.
- You can adjust your privacy settings so strangers cannot message you.
Learner examples
- I changed my privacy settings.
- Check your privacy settings often.
right to privacy
1/ɹˈaɪt tə pɹˈaɪvəsi/
fixed phrase
legal/moral freedom from intrusion
The rule that people should be free from others looking into their personal life.
Examples
- Everyone has a right to privacy in their own home.
- The court upheld his right to privacy.
invasion of privacy
1/ɪnvˈeɪʒən əv pɹˈaɪvəsi/
fixed phrase
unwelcome intrusion into private life
When someone looks into or uses your private life, personal information, or personal space without your permission and in a wrong way.
Examples
- Publishing those photos without consent was an invasion of privacy.
- Many people see constant online tracking as an invasion of privacy.
- She sued the magazine for invasion of privacy.
- Publishing the emails without consent was a serious invasion of privacy.
- Hidden cameras in the hotel rooms would be a clear invasion of privacy.
privacy policy
1/pɹˈaɪvəsi pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
formal
statement on data handling practices
A document that says how a company will collect and use your personal information.
Examples
- The app's privacy policy explains how they use your data.
- Always read the privacy policy before agreeing.
privacy policy
2/pɹˈaɪvəsi pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
statement on data collection and use
A paper or web page that says how a company uses your personal information.
Examples
- You should read the website's privacy policy before signing up.
- The app updated its privacy policy last month.