Luddite
a member of any of various bands of workers in England (1811–16) organized to destroy manufacturing machinery, under the belief that its use diminished employment.
someone who is opposed or resistant to new technologies or technological change.
Origin of Luddite
1Other words from Luddite
- Luddism, Lud·dit·ism, noun
Words Nearby Luddite
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How to use Luddite in a sentence
Or, they could distort the contents of the bill and attack anyone who disagreed with them as a legal Luddite and hysteric.
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Though I have a reputation for being a Luddite, I actually love the new digital technology and its artistic possibilities.
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Still the Luddite Riots must not be forgotten, for, at one time, they threatened to be somewhat serious.
Social England under the Regency, Vol. 1 (of 2) | John Ashton.After this wholesale act of severity the Luddite disturbances soon came to an end.
Through the Fray | G. A. HentyDuring the autumn and winter of 1811 "Luddite" riots broke out among the stocking-weavers of Nottingham.
The Political History of England - Vol XI | George BrodrickNot unnaturally, without work and without food, these handworkers The Luddite riots.
A History of England, Period III. | Rev. J. Franck BrightAnyhow from that time the Luddite conspiracy ceased to be formidable.
Through the Fray | G. A. Henty
British Dictionary definitions for Luddite
/ (ˈlʌdaɪt) /
any of the textile workers opposed to mechanization who rioted and organized machine-breaking between 1811 and 1816
any opponent of industrial change or innovation
of or relating to the Luddites
Origin of Luddite
1Derived forms of Luddite
- Luddism, noun
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