technoliterate

English

Etymology

techno- +‎ literate

Adjective

technoliterate (comparative more technoliterate, superlative most technoliterate)

1. Literate in modern technology, especially in the use of computers and smart devices.
   • 1996, National Association of Science Writers, Newsletter - Volumes 44-45, page 22:

     Similar to ScienceNOW' s readers, The Why Files audience seems to range from technoliterate scientists killing time on the job to first-time webbers.

   • 1998, Randall Roorda, Dramas of Solitude, page 217:

     White's discussion of the rift between environmentalists and those who "work for a living" points up the vagaries of educating for work under the present technoliterate dispensation.

   • 1999, Barbara Hilyer, Alan Veasey, Kenneth Oldfield, Effective Safety and Health Training, page 93:

     Xers grew up with computers in their homes and schools, so they are very technoliterate.

   • 2011, Donald F Dufek, Camille P Schuster, The Consumer . . . or Else!: Consumer-Centric Business Paradigms:

     Some are extremely technoliterate, demanding the newest and latest gadgets; some are not as technoliterate and need “easy-to-use” gadgets.