"technorati" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌtɛknəˈɹɑːti/
Etymology: Blend of technology + literati Etymology templates: {{blend|en|technology|literati}} Blend of technology + literati Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} technorati pl (plural only)
  1. (informal) Those who are skilled at using, or knowledgeable about, technology. Tags: informal, plural, plural-only Synonyms: digerati Related terms: Luddites
    Sense id: en-technorati-en-noun-Ro7U3gUc Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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