English Words Starting With C

• cybercrime

  nounC1
  /ˈsaɪ.bə.kraɪm/Criminal activities carried out using computers or the internet.
• cyberculture

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈsaɪ.bəˌkʌl.tʃər/The culture or set of social values, beliefs, and practices that has emerged from the use of computer networks and the internet.
• cyberflash

  verb-ambitransitiveC1/C2 (Very Low Frequency / Specialised)
  /ˈsaɪ.bə.flæʃ/An instance of brief, surprising, or emotionally charged information (often negative or sensational) that spreads extremely rapidly through digital media or online platforms.
• cyberhack

  nounC1
  /ˈsaɪ.bə.hæk/The act of gaining unauthorized access to a computer system or network.
• cybermob

  nounLow Frequency (Specialised)
  /ˈsaɪ.bə.mɒb/A large group of internet users who collectively and aggressively attack or harass a specific person or organisation online.
• cybernate

  verbverb-transitiveVery Low / Obsolete
  /ˈsʌɪbəneɪt/To equip, operate, or control a system, device, or process using computers and digital technology, often with an emphasis on automation.
• cybernation

  nounLow
  /ˌsaɪ.bəˈneɪ.ʃən/The use of computers to control and operate complex systems automatically.
• cybernetics

  nounC1
  /ˌsaɪbəˈnɛtɪks/The scientific study of communication and control systems, especially comparing human and machine systems.
• cyberpet

  nounLow
  /ˈsʌɪbəpɛt/A simulated pet or animal that exists in digital form, typically requiring care and interaction from a user.
• cyberphobia

  nounLow
  /ˌsaɪ.bəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/An irrational or intense fear of computers, digital technology, or the internet.
• cyberpunk

  nounC2
  /ˈsʌɪbəpʌŋk/A subgenre of science fiction, often dystopian, set in a technologically advanced, lawless, and information-dominated society, often featuring hackers, AI, and corporate domination.
• cybersecurity

  nounHigh
  /ˈsaɪ.bə.sɪˌkjʊə.rə.ti/The practice of protecting computer systems, networks, data, and programs from digital attacks, damage, or unauthorized access.
• cybersex

  nounC1
  /ˈsaɪbəsek s/A virtual sexual interaction between two or more people using computers or the internet, often involving the exchange of sexually explicit messages or images.
• cyberspace

  nounB2
  /ˈsaɪbəspeɪs/The notional environment in which communication over computer networks occurs.
• cybersquatting

  nounC1
  /ˈsaɪbəskwɒtɪŋ/The practice of registering, trafficking in, or using an internet domain name with bad-faith intent to profit from the trademark belonging to someone else.
• cyberstalking

  nounLow-medium
  /ˈsaɪbəˌstɔːkɪŋ/The repeated use of electronic communications to harass, threaten, or intimidate a person, often causing fear or emotional distress.
• cyberterrorism

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌsaɪbəˈterərɪzəm/Politically or ideologically motivated attacks against computer systems, networks, or information infrastructure with the intent to cause harm, disruption, or fear.
• cyberwar

  nounB2-C1
  /ˈsʌɪbəwɔː/Conflict between nations or groups involving attacks on computer systems, networks, and infrastructure with the intent to damage or disrupt.
• cyberwarfare

  nounC1
  /ˈsaɪbəˌwɔːfeə/The use of computer technology to disrupt, disable, or destroy the infrastructure and networks of an opponent, typically as part of a military or political conflict.
• cyborg

  nounC1
  /ˈsʌɪbɔːɡ/A being with both biological and artificial (robotic/electronic) parts, especially one created to function in environments unsuitable for humans.

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