a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.
The definition of intranet
a local or restricted communications network, especially a private network created using World Wide Web software.
which is better?
both Internet and Intranet application are hosted on a web server. The Internet web server is connected to internet whereas an Intranet web server is connected to a Local network Area Network (LAN). The users connected to that LAN through a network password can only access the application. You can host your Intranet web server any where (probably at your head office). But at the end of the day internet is better as it is faster
The definition of internet