"technophobe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: technophobes [plural]
Etymology: From techno- + -phobe. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|techno|phobe}} techno- + -phobe Head templates: {{en-noun}} technophobe (plural technophobes)
  1. Somebody who suffers from technophobia; somebody afraid of new technology. Categories (topical): People

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