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technophobe

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tech·no·pho·bi·a  (tkn-fb-)
n.
Fear of or aversion to technology, especially computers and high technology.
techno·phobe n.
techno·phobic (-fbk) adj.
technophobe [ˈtɛknəʊˌfəʊb]
n
1. (Sociology) someone who fears the effects of technological development on society and the environment
2. someone who is afraid of using technological devices, such as computers
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.technophobe - a person who dislikes or avoids new technologytechnophobe - a person who dislikes or avoids new technology
naysayer - someone with an aggressively negative attitude
technophile - a person who is enthusiastic about new technology
Translations
technophobe [ˌteknəʊˈfəʊb] N → tecnófobo/a m/f
technophobe [ˈtɛknəʊfəʊb] n → technophobe mf
technophobe
n → Technikfeind m
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