technophile

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  1. noun One who has a love of or enthusiasm for technology, especially computers and high technology: "Other technophiles see genetic engineering as a route to growth that is almost without end” (Charles C. Mann).

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  • When used thusly, it is a portmanteau word combining "technophile" and "sexual".
  • The sound is decent, but I confess, I am not a technophile, so I wouldn't count myself as a great judge in this. —  Epinions Recent Content for Home
  • There are enough digital cameras and camcorders out there to make the clued up, keen-eyed technophile wince. —  CNET Australia
  • The legendary technophile leaves after a forty year career.
  • President Sarkozy of France, a renowned technophile, came in for withering criticism for checking his mobile for text messages during a personal audience with the Pontiff. —  GetReligion
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