Fond of or devoted to the arts, especially the technical arts or crafts; fond of technology.
Chiefly in the names of scientific and educational organizations..
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in untitled. From French philotechnique from ancient Greek ϕιλοτεχνία love of art, craftsmanship (from ϕιλότεχνος fond of art (from ϕιλο- + τέχνη art: see techno-) + -ία) + French -ique. Compare French philotechnie, and also †philotechne artist, lover of arts.