"technothriller" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: technothrillers [plural]
Etymology: techno- + thriller Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|techno|thriller}} techno- + thriller Head templates: {{en-noun}} technothriller (plural technothrillers)
  1. A genre of thriller combining action, fantasy, and science fiction elements, including detailed technical explanations. Wikipedia link: techno-thriller Categories (topical): Literary genres Synonyms: techno-thriller

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