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extranet

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈɛkstrəˌnɛt/
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noun

Meaning 1

A private computer network that uses Internet protocols and can be accessed by authorized individuals via the Internet.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h1éǵh Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *h1éǵhs Proto-Indo-European *-teros Proto-Indo-European *h1eǵhsteros Proto-Italic *eksteros Latin exter Latin extrā English extra- Proto-Germanic *natją Proto-West Germanic *nati Old English nett Middle English net English net English extranet From extra- + net.

Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: ekstranet — private computer network accessed via the Internet
  • Finnish: kumppanuusverkko — private computer network accessed via the Internet
  • Finnish: ekstranet — private computer network accessed via the Internet
  • French: extranet — private computer network accessed via the Internet
  • German: Extranet — private computer network accessed via the Internet
  • Korean: 익스트라넷 (ikseuteuranet) — private computer network accessed via the Internet
  • Polish: ekstranet — private computer network accessed via the Internet
  • Russian: екстранет (jekstranet) — private computer network accessed via the Internet
  • Turkish: dış ağ — private computer network accessed via the Internet
  • Vietnamese: mạng ngoại bộ — private computer network accessed via the Internet