What is access modifier?

An Access Modifier is a key Word in Java that determines what level of access or visibility a particular Java variable/method or class has. There are 4 basic access modifiers in Java. They are:

1. Public

2. Protected

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3. Default and

4. Private

Private is the most restrictive access modifier whereas public is the least restrictive. Default is the access protection you get when you do not specifically mention an access modifier to be used for a Java object.