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cyber

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsaɪbɚ/ · UK /ˈsaɪbə/

cyber means: Connected with the internet or activities carried out through computer networks.

adjective

INTERNET RELATEDB2

Connected with the internet or activities carried out through computer networks.

  • The bank suffered a cyber attack.
  • Police are investigating a rise in cyber crime.
  • Our staff receive training on cyber security.

Similar words: online, internet-related

Common phrases: cyber attack, cyber crime, cyber security, cyber threats

CYBERGOTH STYLEC2

Connected with a fashion and music style combining dark clothing, bright colours, and a futuristic look.

  • She wore a cyber outfit.
  • Bright green hair completed his cyber look.
  • The shop sells cyber clothing and heavy boots.

Similar words: cybergoth

Common phrases: cyber fashion, cyber outfit, cyber goth, cyber style

noun

DIGITAL SECURITY FIELDC1

The area of digital attacks, threats, and protection against them, considered as a whole.

  • She works in cyber.
  • The military is investing more in cyber.
  • Experts in cyber discussed the latest threats to national security.

Similar words: cybersecurity

Common phrases: work in cyber, investment in cyber, cyber and defence, head of cyber

INTERNET WORLDC2

The internet and everything connected with it, considered together.

  • Cyber is changing how people communicate.
  • The course explores the social effects of cyber.
  • Her research examines the relationship between cyber and everyday life.

Similar words: cyberspace, the digital world

Common phrases: the cyber, world of cyber, future of cyber

Questions about cyber

What does cyber mean?

Connected with the internet or activities carried out through computer networks.

What is cyber in other languages?

Türkçe: siber · Español: cibernético · Français: cybernétique · Deutsch: Cyber- · Italiano: cibernetico · 日本語: サイバーの

How do you pronounce cyber?

In American English /ˈsaɪbɚ/; in British English /ˈsaɪbə/.

How do you use cyber in a sentence?

The bank suffered a cyber attack. Police are investigating a rise in cyber crime.

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