Privy: meaning, definitions and examples
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privy
[ ˈprɪvi ]
informed about something secret or not generally known
Having knowledge of something secret or not generally known. Privy is often used in legal or formal contexts to indicate that someone has been made aware of confidential information.
Synonyms
aware, informed, knowledgeable
Examples of usage
- I was privy to the company's financial statements before they were released to the public.
- She was privy to the details of the top-secret mission.
a toilet located in a small shed or outhouse
A small outbuilding containing a toilet. Privy is an old-fashioned term for an outhouse or an outdoor toilet.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The only bathroom on the campsite was a privy located behind the main building.
- The privy was a simple wooden structure with a hole in the ground.
Translations
Translations of the word "privy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 privado
🇮🇳 गोपनीय
🇩🇪 privat
🇮🇩 pribadi
🇺🇦 конфіденційний
🇵🇱 prywatny
🇯🇵 内密 (ないみつ)
🇫🇷 privé
🇪🇸 privado
🇹🇷 özel
🇰🇷 사적인
🇸🇦 خاص
🇨🇿 soukromý
🇸🇰 súkromný
🇨🇳 私密 (sīmì)
🇸🇮 zasebno
🇮🇸 einkamál
🇰🇿 жеке
🇬🇪 პირადი
🇦🇿 şəxsi
🇲🇽 privado
Word origin
The word privy has its origins in Middle English, coming from the Old French word prive, which means private or secret. Over time, the meaning of privy has evolved to include both the sense of being informed about secret information and the sense of a toilet located outside a main building. The term privy has been used in English for centuries, reflecting the importance of privacy and secrecy in society.