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An Englishman's home is his castle meaning

What does the saying 'An Englishman's home is his castle' mean?

Idiom: An Englishman's home is his castle

Meaning:

This means that what happens in a person's home or  private life is their business and should not be subject to outside interference.

Country: British English British English | Subject Area: Nationality or ethnicity | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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