private means
The term "private means" often refers to personal financial resources that allow an individual to sustain themselves without relying on employment or public assistance.
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Definition
C1Finance
(formal)Personal financial resources or income not derived from employment or public sources.
Example
- She lived comfortably due to her private means.
- His private means allowed him to travel the world without needing a job.
B2Socioeconomic
(formal)Personal wealth or assets that enable someone to support themselves independently.
Example
- With private means, he could afford to retire early.
- Her private means gave her the freedom to pursue her hobbies full-time.
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