Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
privy-chamber
noun
/ˈprɪvi ˈʧeɪmbər/
Definition
A privy chamber is a private room or suite of rooms, often used by a person of high rank for personal or intimate purposes.
Examples
- The king often held secret meetings in his privy chamber.
- During the Renaissance, the privy chambers of nobility were lavishly decorated.
- She was invited into the privy chamber to discuss important state affairs.
Meaning
Historically, a privy chamber was a space reserved for a monarch or a noble person, where they could meet with close advisors or attend to personal matters away from the public eye.
Synonyms
- private chamber
- inner sanctum
- personal quarters
