privately-owned

[US]/[ˈpraɪvɪtli ˈəʊnd]/
[UK]/[ˈpraɪvɪtli ˈoʊnd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Owned or controlled by individuals or a small group of people rather than by a government or public entity.; Not belonging to or controlled by the government.; Kept secret or confidential.

Phrases & Collocations

privately-owned business

privately-owned land

privately-owned home

being privately-owned

privately-owned gallery

was privately-owned

Example Sentences

the privately-owned company reported record profits this quarter.

we stayed in a charming privately-owned bed and breakfast.

the museum's collection is largely comprised of privately-owned artifacts.

he invested heavily in several privately-owned tech startups.

the land is currently held by a privately-owned agricultural corporation.

the government is encouraging competition among privately-owned businesses.

they sold their shares in the privately-owned airline.

the gallery showcases works by emerging artists and privately-owned collections.

the family maintains a large portfolio of privately-owned real estate.

the research was funded by a privately-owned foundation.

the historic building is now a privately-owned hotel.

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