tech·no·phile

(tĕk′nə-fīl′)

One who has a love of or enthusiasm for technology, especially computers and high technology: "Other technophiles see genetic engineering as a route to growth that is almost without end" (Charles C. Mann).

tech′no·phil′i·a (-fĭl′ē-ə) n.

tech′no·phil′i·ac′ (-ăk′) adj.

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technophilia

(ˌtɛknəʊˈfɪlɪə)

enthusiasm for technology and the latest technological devices

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technophilia - enthusiasm for new technology

enthusiasm - a feeling of excitement

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