privately-run
|pri/vate/ly-run|
/ˈpraɪvətli rʌn/
operated by private entity
Etymology
The term 'privately-run' combines 'private,' originating from Latin 'privatus,' meaning 'restricted to oneself,' and 'run,' from Old English 'rinnan,' meaning 'to flow or move swiftly.'
'Private' evolved from Latin 'privatus' through Old French 'privé,' while 'run' transformed from Old English 'rinnan' to the modern English 'run.'
Initially, 'private' meant 'restricted to oneself,' and 'run' meant 'to flow.' Together, they evolved to mean 'operated by a private entity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
operated or managed by a private individual or organization rather than by the government.
The school is privately-run, offering a unique curriculum.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42