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Definition of cyberspace

cyberspace

/ˈsaɪ.bɚˌspeɪs/
cy · ber · space
Adverb:cyberspatially
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Plural:cyberspaces
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Adjective:cyberspatial
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cyberspace Lexical Profile

cyberspace Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The notional environment in which communication over computer networks occurs; the global network of interdependent information technology infrastructures, including the internet.

Example

"Laws governing privacy and copyright have struggled to keep pace with rapid developments in cyberspace."

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• Nearby Words

cybersafety
cybersecurity
cybersex
cyberspace
cyberstalker
cyberstalking
cyberterrorist

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1982 by science-fiction author William Gibson in his short story "Burning Chrome" and popularized in his 1984 novel "Neuromancer," combining "cyber-" (from "cybernetics") and "space."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cyberspace. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cyberspace
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