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Definition of intranet

intranet

/ˈɪn.trəˌnɛt/
in · tra · net
Plural:intranets
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intranet Lexical Profile

intranet Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A private computer network that uses internet protocols and technology to securely share information, software, or operational systems exclusively within an organization.

Example

"Employees can access the updated policy handbook and submit leave requests through the company intranet."

Antonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'intranet' with 'internet' or 'extranet': an intranet is restricted strictly to internal members of an organization, whereas an extranet grants controlled access to authorized external partners, and the internet is a global public network.

• Nearby Words

intramural
intramurals
intranational
intranet
intransigently
intransitive
intrastate

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-1990s from the Latin prefix 'intra-' ('within, inside') and 'net' (short for 'network'), patterned after 'internet'.

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