private (Noun) — An enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines. ex. "our prisoner was just a private and knew nothing of value"
private (Adjective) — Confined to particular persons, groups or providing privacy. ex. "a private place" ex. "private discussions" ex. "private lessons" ex. "a private club" ex. "a private secretary" ex. "private property" ex. "the former President is now a private citizen" ex. "public figures struggle to maintain a private life"
private (Adjective) — Concerning things deeply private and personal. ex. "private correspondence" ex. "private family matters"
private (Adjective) — Concerning one person exclusively. ex. "each room has a private bath"
private (Adjective) — Not expressed. ex. "private thoughts"