private's

Lowest rank's possession

Private's is the possessive form of private, a soldier of the lowest rank in the military.

It refers to something belonging to or associated with such a soldier: the private's uniform, the private's quarters, the private's commanding officer.

soldier

rank

Position in hierarchy

infantry · recruit · corporal · sergeant · barracks · duty · uniform · battalion · regiment · platoon

possessive

belongings

Things you possess

effects · quarters · locker · stash · gear · kit · bunk · space · room · diary

confidential

secrets

Concealed information

matters · documents · files · records · correspondence · communications · details · data · dealings · interests

Opposites
military rank hierarchy

private'sgeneral's

Of a military commander

commander's · admiral's · colonel's · captain's · officer's

military authority/power

private'sgeneral's

Of a military commander

generalissimo's · warlord's · marshal's · leadership's

Phrases
Family

private, privates, privately

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G