technophobia

noun tech·no·pho·bia \ˌtek-nə-ˈfō-bē-ə\

Definition of TECHNOPHOBIA

: fear or dislike of advanced technology or complex devices and especially computers

— tech·no·phobe \ˈtek-nə-ˌfōb\ noun

— tech·no·pho·bic \ˌtek-nə-ˈfō-bik\ adjective

1965

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