technophobe

tech·no·pho·bi·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tek-nuh-foh-bee-uh]
- /ˌtɛk nəˈfoʊ bi ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tek-nuh-foh-bee-uh]
- /ˌtɛk nəˈfoʊ bi ə/

Definitions of technophobe word

noun technophobe abnormal fear of or anxiety about the effects of advanced technology. 1
noun technophobe person averse to technology 1
countable noun technophobe If you refer to someone as a technophobe, you mean that they do not like new technology, such as computers or mobile telephones, and are afraid to use it. 0
noun technophobe someone who fears the effects of technological development on society and the environment 0
noun technophobe someone who is afraid of using technological devices, such as computers 0

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Origin of technophobe

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65; techno- + -phobia

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Parts of speech for Technophobe

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technophobe popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

technophobe usage trend in Literature

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