"low-tech" meaning in All languages combined

See low-tech on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|adjective|head=low-tech}} low-tech
  1. (informal) Simple, uncomplicated, primitive, not involving advanced technology. Wikipedia link: low-tech Tags: informal

Alternative forms

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