cyberspace

noun

cy·​ber·​space ˈsī-bər-ˌspās How to pronounce cyberspace (audio)
: the online world of computer networks and especially the Internet

Examples of cyberspace in a Sentence

We send e-mails through cyberspace.
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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 See all Example Sentences for cyberspace 

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cyberspace was in 1982

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“Cyberspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyberspace. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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cyberspace

noun
cy·​ber·​space ˈsī-bər-ˌspās How to pronounce cyberspace (audio)
: the online world of computer networks

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