"computer illiteracy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From computer + illiteracy, probably modelled after computer literacy. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|computer|illiteracy|notext=1|type=exocentric}} computer + illiteracy, {{m|en|computer literacy}} computer literacy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} computer illiteracy (uncountable)
  1. (computing) The inability to use a personal computer. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Related terms: computer illiterate

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