cyberphobia

[sahy-ber-foh-bee-uh]

noun

1. an irrational or disproportionate fear of digital technology, especially computers or the internet.

cyberphobia

/ ˌsaɪbəˈfəʊbɪə /

noun

1. an irrational fear of computers

Other Word Forms

• cyberphobic adjective
• cyberphobe adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyberphobia¹

First recorded in 1980–85; cyber- ( def. ) + -phobia

Example Sentences

But the White House is out to fight cyberphobia with an initiative intended to bolster confidence in e-commerce.

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