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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

privates

/ˈpraɪvəts/ noun · British & US
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What does privates mean?

noun

Privates are the lowest rank in a military or police force, or a person who is not well-known or prominent. In sports, a private is a shot that is not visible to the opponent.

Example

"The private was promoted to corporal after serving for several years."

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