technophiles

noun

plural of technophile
as in geeks
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,

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Recent Examples of technophiles Audiences and technophiles have been wowed, but film purists have howled over the trimming of more than 25 minutes of runtime, including some musical numbers. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technophiles
  1. geeks
  2. hackers
  3. technocrats
Noun
  • Sure, something interesting might eventually happen, but no one outside of a few Canadian space geeks was paying much attention.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
  • To see which theater geeks could win trophies Monday, which ones are handing them out, and everything else to know about the 2026 Emmy Awards, read on.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of geeks
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  • Even if the hackers have nothing else but the ability to trigger a push alert to Asos app users, that in itself is the ability to disrupt the all-important relationship with the shopper.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Other major companies, including Google, have also been giving security keys to their employees to prevent hackers from successfully phishing them.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of hackers
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  • The New People Party was founded shortly before the last parliamentary election in 2021, seeking to position itself as a liberal voice representing younger voters and technocrats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • For Commander Brown, public safety is determined by risk that technocrats meet behind a closed door to determine.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of technocrats

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“Technophiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technophiles. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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