technophile

[ tek-nuh-fahyl ]

noun

1. a person who loves or is enthusiastic about advanced technology.

technophile

/ ˈtɛknəʊˌfaɪl /

noun

1. a person who is enthusiastic about technology

adjective

1. enthusiastic about technology

Other Words From

• tech·no·phil·i·a [tek-n, uh, -, fil, -ee-, uh], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of technophile¹

First recorded in 1955–60; techno- + -phile

Example Sentences

But with a hefty price tag that could be in the $3,000 range, Apple’s new headset may also be greeted with a lukewarm reception from all but affluent technophiles.

From Seattle Times

“The people who are getting these now are technophiles who are willing to say ‘Hey, I’m going to take it, warts and all,'” said Ramon Llamas, a research director at market research firm IDC.

From Seattle Times

“The people who are getting these now are technophiles who are willing to say ‘Hey, I’m going to take it, warts and all,’ ” said Ramon Llamas, a research director at market research firm IDC.

From Washington Post

His wry view of the many, many farces in this world has always been greatly appreciated, especially by us technophiles.

From Scientific American

In theory, a technophile might be able to surveil a room using an ordinary laptop and the radio antenna from a wireless router, Turpin says.

From Science Magazine