Definitions

1. adjective

having knowledge that is not publicly known or shared; private.

“The president was privy to the classified information.”

2. noun

a person or group that has a secret or private relationship with someone or something.

“The king’s privy council advised him on matters of state.”

3. verb

to make someone a secret or private member of a group or organization.

“She was privy to the exclusive club and decided to invite him to join.”