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Definition of technophile

technophile

/ˈtɛk.nəˌfaɪl/
tech · no · phile
Plural:technophiles
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Adjective:technophilic
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technophile Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who is enthusiastic about new technology, computers, and modern electronic gadgets.

Example

"As an avid technophile, he always upgrades to the newest smartphone as soon as it is released."

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• adjective

1

Enthusiastic about or fond of modern technology and electronic devices.

Example

"The company targeted a young, technophile audience with its latest wearable gadget."

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• Nearby Words

technologically
technologist
technology
technophile
technophobe
technophobia
technophobic

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from the combining form 'techno-' (from Ancient Greek 'tekhnē', meaning art, skill, or craft) and '-phile' (from Ancient Greek 'philos', meaning loving or dear).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Technophile. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/technophile
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