cyber

1 of 2

adjective

cy·​ber ˈsī-bər How to pronounce cyber (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving computers or computer networks (such as the Internet)
the cyber marketplace

cyber-

2 of 2

combining form

: computer : computer network
cyberspace

Examples of cyber in a Sentence

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Adjective
The move is seen as a preemptive measure to mitigate potential cyber threats and prevent unauthorized access to critical government data. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 The top officials at the executive assistant director level being instructed to retire manage the FBI's criminal, national security and cyber investigations. Pat Milton, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2025 So far, none of the activity has led to any groundbreaking cyber threats. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 29 Jan. 2025 Strong passwords are your first line of defense against cyber threats. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cyber 

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

cyber-

Combining form

cybernetic

First Known Use

Adjective

1992, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cyber was in 1992

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“Cyber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyber. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

cyber

1 of 2 adjective
cy·​ber ˈsī-bər How to pronounce cyber (audio)
: relating to computers or computer networks

cyber-

2 of 2 combining form
: computer : computer network
cyberspace
Etymology

Combining form

cybernetic

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