Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in camera

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.87 in modern English

Syllables: in- -cam-era
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

In secret or in private (in an enclosed room, behind closed doors).

adv

Without the presence of the public or the media (in court)

Example Sentences

"The trial was held in camera because the accused was a minor."
"Ma'am, I must protest most strongly your decision to conduct this inquest in camera."
"Any transcription of the proceedings at the in camera hearing, as well as any physical evidence presented at the hearing, shall be ordered sealed by the court, and only a court may have access to its contents."
"An inquest in camera and they would all be vindicated."

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin in camerā (“in the chamber”).

Phrases

on camera

Frequently Paired Words

on camera

Synonyms

privately in private

Questions

What does in camera mean?: In secret or in private (in an enclosed room, behind closed doors).
Where does in camera come from?: Borrowed from Latin in camerā (“in the chamber”).

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