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technophobia

American  
[tek-nuh-foh-bee-uh] / ˌtɛk nəˈfoʊ bi ə /

noun

  1. an irrational or disproportionate fear of technology, especially advanced digital technology including computers, robots, and artificial intelligence.

  2. a dislike of or aversion to new or changing technology; Luddism.

technophobia British  
/ ˌtɛknəʊˈfəʊbɪə /

noun

  1. fear of the effects of technological developments on society or the environment

  2. fear of using technological devices, such as computers

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Etymology

Origin of technophobia

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

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