"technoplegic" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: technoplegics [plural]
Etymology: From techno- + -plegic, implying paralysis by technology. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|techno|plegic}} techno- + -plegic Head templates: {{en-noun}} technoplegic (plural technoplegics)
  1. (informal) A person who freezes up psychologically when confronted with new technology or resists technological advance. Tags: informal Categories (topical): People

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