Network
/ˈnɛt.wɜːrk/noun
A group or system of interconnected people or things.
Did you know?The word 'network' originally referred to a net made of threads, hinting at the intricate webs of connections we weave in life and beyond.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*nākʷt-
“to tie or bind together”
Old English
Old English
net
“a net or mesh used for catching fish or animals”
Middle English
Middle English
netwerk
“a system of nets or a network of relationships”
Early Modern English
English
network
“a system of interconnected lines or systems”
19th Century
English
network
“a system of interconnected people or organizations, especially in business or communication”