Private facts for kids
The word private means something that is not public. It can refer to things that are personal, secret, or owned by individuals or groups rather than the government or the general public. For example, your diary is private because it's just for you, and a private club is only for its members.
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What Does 'Private' Mean?
The word "private" has many uses, depending on what you are talking about. It often means something is not shared with everyone, or it belongs to a specific person or group.
Private as a Rank
In the military, a Private is the lowest rank for a soldier. This rank is used in many armies around the world, like the United States Army or the British Army. A private is usually a new soldier who is learning the basics of military life and training. They follow orders from higher-ranking officers and non-commissioned officers.
What is a Private First Class?
A Private First Class (PFC) is a slightly higher rank than a Private. It is often given to soldiers who have gained some experience or completed specific training. They might have more responsibilities than a new Private, but they are still considered junior enlisted soldiers.
Private Property and Places
When something is private property, it means it is owned by a person, a family, or a company, not by the government or the public. For example, your home is private property, and you need permission to enter it. A shop or a factory is also private property, owned by a business.
A private school is a school that is not run by the government. Instead, it is usually funded by tuition fees paid by students' families and donations. These schools often have their own rules and teaching styles, different from public schools.
A private network is a computer network that is designed for a specific group of users, like a company or a family. It is not open to everyone on the internet. These networks are often used to keep information secure and to allow only authorized people to access certain files or systems.
Private Business and Money
Private equity refers to money invested in companies that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange. This means you cannot buy shares of these companies easily like you can with big companies like Apple or Google. Instead, private equity firms invest directly in these businesses, often to help them grow or to make changes that will make them more valuable.
Private Laws
A private bill is a type of law proposed in a government, like a parliament or congress, that affects only a specific person, group, or organization. Unlike public laws that apply to everyone, a private bill is usually about a very specific issue, such as granting citizenship to one person or settling a claim against the government for a particular group.
See also
In Spanish: Private para niños
