intranet

noun

in·​tra·​net ˈin-trə-ˌnet How to pronounce intranet (audio)
: a network operating like the Internet but having access restricted to a limited group of authorized users (such as employees of a company)

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This standard of conduct is published both internally on The Athletic’s playbook (employee intranet) and externally on the site for Athletic readers. — Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The outlet highlighted a specific standard of conduct in The Athletic’s internal employee intranet, which is also shared publicly for readers. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 But the woman who made the accusation, sharing her story in an essay on the company’s intranet, was ultimately fired. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 Create Role-Specific Content Resources One of the most effective strategies is transforming high-value intranet content into a series of smaller, role-specific resources. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intranet

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First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intranet was in 1977

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“Intranet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intranet. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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