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cyberspace
noun
cy·ber·space
ˈsī-bər-ˌspās
: the online world of computer networks and especially the Internet
Examples of cyberspace in a Sentence
We send e-mails through cyberspace.
Recent Examples on the Web
Chinese hacking attacks have been more openly aggressive, but because these attacks take place in cyberspace, they’re not considered overt acts of war, Lewis said.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
In recent years, China’s internet watchdog has stepped up regulation of cyberspace as authorities intensified a crackdown on online dissent.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
As America’s Cyber Defense Agency, CISA serves a foundational role in the global cybersecurity community, but true and lasting security in cyberspace can only be achieved collaboratively.
—Eric Herzog, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Confrontations increasingly take place in cyberspace, and so states increasingly depend on private companies for defense.
—Marietje Schaake, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1982, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Cyberspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyberspace. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
cyberspace
noun
cy·ber·space
ˈsī-bər-ˌspās
: the online world of computer networks
More from Merriam-Webster on cyberspace
Nglish: Translation of cyberspace for Spanish Speakers
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