'technophile' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'philos,' where 'philos' meant 'loving' and 'techne' meant 'art or skill.'

'technophile' was formed in the 20th century by combining 'techno-' from 'technology' and '-phile' from Greek 'philos.'

Initially, it meant 'lover of technology,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.