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digital detox

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A voluntary break from the use of computer technology, electronic devices and the Internet, intended to benefit people who spend an excessive amount of time using such technology.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Broader terms: sensory detox

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  • Afrikaans: digitale detoks — voluntary break from the use of technology