Internet

/ˈɪntərnɛt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A global network connecting millions of private, public, academic, and government networks for communication and information exchange.
    The internet enables instant global communication.

Forms

  • internets

Commentary

Commonly treated as a proper noun or common noun; capitalization varies by style guide.

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