usenet

/juːˈnɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A distributed, open-access, hierarchical, and decentralized network of ‘newsgroups’, which are user-created forums for exchanging messages and sharing information, similar to online forums or discussion groups.

“The company used Usenet to promote their new product to a wide audience.”

Synonyms

  • bulletin board
  • forum
  • newsgroup

Antonyms

  • private network
  • restricted access