technophile

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noun (1)

tech·​no·​phile ˈtek-nə-ˌfī(-ə)l 

: an enthusiast of technology

technophilia

ˌtek-nō-ˈfi-lē-ə 

noun

technophilia

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noun (2)

tech·​no·​phil·​ia

-ˈfilyə

plural -s

: enthusiasm for or preoccupation with technology

from the technophobia of the '50s and '60s to the technophilia of the '80s

—Tom Shales

technophilic

ˌ⸗⸗ˈfilik

adjective

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The word technophile came along soon after technophobe, which seemed to need an antonym. Its own synonyms include geek, gearhead, and propeller-head (for the characters in 1950s comic books who wore propeller beanies to indicate that they were sci-fi fans). Even before American inventors began amazing the world with their "Yankee ingenuity" in the 19th century, most Americans could be described as technology lovers. Today, American technophilia may be seen most vividly when a new version of a popular video game sells millions of copies to young buyers on the day of its release.

Examples of technophile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

On its own, the G2 only offers enough changes to justify that technophile urge if the Conversate AI feature appeals to you. —Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026

After thwarting an attack against the celebrated technophile, Franklin picks up a mysterious ring that Burrell has dropped and soon discovers the ring allows its possessor to travel 57 seconds into the past. —Carole Horst, Variety, 22 May 2022

People use the terms gearhead, geek, technocrat, and technophile interchangeably. —Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

techno- + -phile

Noun (2)

techno- + -philia

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1955, in the meaning defined above