Cyber: meaning, definitions and examples

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cyber

 

[ ˈsaɪbər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

technology

Cyber refers to a virtual environment or digital technology. It is commonly used to describe anything related to computers, information technology, the internet, and virtual reality.

Examples of usage

  • Cyber security is an important aspect of protecting sensitive information online.
  • The company specializes in cyber warfare tactics.
  • Many businesses are investing in cyber insurance to protect against data breaches.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To cyber is to engage in activities related to the internet or virtual technology. It can involve online communication, gaming, or virtual interactions.

Examples of usage

  • They spent hours cybering in an online chat room.
  • Many people enjoy cybering with friends in virtual reality games.

Translations

Translations of the word "cyber" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cibernético

🇮🇳 साइबर

🇩🇪 Cyber-

🇮🇩 siber

🇺🇦 кібер

🇵🇱 cyber-

🇯🇵 サイバー

🇫🇷 cyber-

🇪🇸 cibernético

🇹🇷 siber

🇰🇷 사이버

🇸🇦 سيبر

🇨🇿 kybernetický

🇸🇰 kybernetický

🇨🇳 网络

🇸🇮 kibernetski

🇮🇸 net-

🇰🇿 кибернетикалық

🇬🇪 კიბერ

🇦🇿 kiber

🇲🇽 cibernético

Word origin

The term 'cyber' originated from the word 'cybernetics', which was coined by Norbert Wiener in the 1940s to describe the science of communication and control in animals and machines. Over time, 'cyber' evolved to encompass the virtual world of computers and digital technology, becoming a common prefix for terms related to the internet, virtual reality, and information technology.