"alt-tech" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From alt- + tech. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|alt|tech}} alt- + tech Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=alt-tech}} alt-tech (uncountable)
  1. (Internet) Social media and other Internet platforms with a large alt-right userbase. Tags: Internet, uncountable Categories (topical): Alt-right, Internet
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