Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

intranet

noun
/ˈɪntrəˌnɛt/
Definition
A private network accessible only to an organization’s staff.
Examples
  • The company’s intranet provides employees with essential resources and updates.
  • Many organizations use an intranet to streamline internal communication.
Meaning
An intranet uses internet technologies to share information and resources among members of the organization, but it is secured and not accessible from the outside.
Synonyms
  • internal network
  • private network