technophile
noun
tech·no·phile ˈtek-nə-ˌfī(-ə)l 
: an enthusiast of technology
technophilia
ˌtek-nō-ˈfi-lē-ə
noun 
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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.
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Recent Examples on the Web 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 See More
Carole Horst, Variety, 22 May 2022 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 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 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 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 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 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 See More Word History
Etymology
techno- + -phile
First Known Use
1955, in the meaning defined above
technophile
noun
as in geek
someone who likes and enjoys technology and modern machines (such as computers) Technophiles flocked to the convention for a sneak preview of the latest gadgets, Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- geek
- techie
- hacker
- technocrat
- gearhead
- cyberpunk
- cracker
- computerist
- phisher
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- technophobe
- computerphobe