simple unsophisticated technology, often that used for centuries, that is limited to the production of basic necessities
low technology in American English
noun
any technology utilizing equipment and production techniques that are relatively unsophisticated (opposed to high technology)
Derived forms
low-technology
adjective
Word origin
[1970–75]
Examples of 'low technology' in a sentence
low technology
People no longer wanted to talk electronically but in person, realising that to slip beneath the radar these days requires low technology rather than high.