[ˈɛkstrənɛt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an intranet that can be partially accessed by authorized outside users, enabling businesses to exchange information over the internet in a secure way
(e.g: where intranets embrace employees within a company, extranets extend outwards to offer similar functions to those working closely with the business but separate from it)


Phrases:

Origin:
1990s: from extra- + net by analogy with intranet