technophobia
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tech·no·pho·bi·a
(tĕk′nə-fō′bē-ə)n.
Fear of or aversion to technology, especially computers and high technology.
tech′no·phobe′ n.
tech′no·pho′bic (-fō′bĭk) adj.
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technophobia
(ˌtɛknəʊˈfəʊbɪə)n
1. fear of the effects of technological developments on society or the environment
2. (Pathology) fear of using technological devices, such as computers
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tech•no•pho•bi•a
(ˌtɛk nəˈfoʊ bi ə)n.
abnormal fear of or anxiety about technology and its effects.
[1960–65]
tech′no•phobe`, n.
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| Noun | 1. | technophobia - dislike for new technology dislike - a feeling of aversion or antipathy; "my dislike of him was instinctive" |
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technophobia
n → Technikfeindlichkeit f, → Technophobie f
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technophobia - dislike for new technology