"cyberphobia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From cyber- + -phobia. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|cyber|phobia}} cyber- + -phobia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cyberphobia (uncountable)
  1. Fear of computers and technology. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Phobias Synonyms: computerphobia, technophobia, technofear Related terms: Internetphobia
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