What does "low-tech" mean?

Simple, uncomplicated, primitive, not involving advanced technology.

Low-tech

Q: What is a synonym for "low-tech"?

Common synonyms include: basic, low-technology culture, low-technology practices, low-technology societies, lower-technology, non digital study.

adj, slang

adj, slang ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Simple, uncomplicated, primitive, not involving advanced technology. informal
"Sometimes the low-tech ways are best: bash it with a rock, that'll loosen it."

Adjective

1
not involving high technology wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

basic low-technology culture low-technology practices low-technology societies lower-technology non digital study

Antonyms

All antonyms

hi-tech high-tech advanced digital-driven classroom

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"With a candle-making machine and molds, invented in Rwanda, production costs are about two cents per candle. Candles imported from China cost about 10 cents each in Rwanda. So the economic advantages of this low-tech project are clear — and the Institute hopes these candles and other products will easily find a market in Rwanda."

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