luddite

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Someone who opposes technological change
Any of a group of early 19th century English textile workers who destroyed machinery because it would harm their livelihood
(derogatory) a person opposed to industrialization or new technology
a member of any of the bands of English workers who opposed mechanization and destroyed machinery in the early 19th century
{i} member of a worker's group in England during the 19th century that opposed the industrial revolution and destroyed the machinery because they felt it threatened their income
disapproval If you refer to someone as a Luddite, you are criticizing them for opposing changes in industrial methods, especially the introduction of new machines and modern methods. The majority have a built-in Luddite mentality; they are resistant to change. someone who is opposed to using modern machines and methods = technophobe (Ned Ludd, 18th-century English worker who destroyed machines). Member of organized groups of early 19th-century English craftsmen who surreptitiously destroyed the textile machinery that was replacing them. The movement began in Nottingham in 1811 and spread to other areas in 1812. The Luddites, or "Ludds," were named after a probably mythical leader, Ned Ludd. They operated at night and often enjoyed local support. Harsh repressive measures by the government included a mass trial at York in 1813 that resulted in many hangings and banishments. The term Luddite was later used to describe anyone opposed to technological change
any opponent of technological progress
one of the 19th century English workmen who destroyed labor-saving machinery that they thought would cause unemployment any opponent of technological progress In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately; used in a good sense; as, they luckily escaped injury
so called from Ned Lud, a half-witted man who some years previously had broken stocking frames
Being without luck; unpropitious; unfortunate; unlucky; meeting with ill success or bad fortune; as, a luckless gamester; a luckless maid
One of a number of riotous persons in England, who for six years (1811-17) tried to prevent the use of labor-saving machinery by breaking it, burning factories, etc
one of the 19th century English workmen who destroyed labor-saving machinery that they thought would cause unemployment
The state or quality of being lucky; as, the luckiness of a man or of an event
Favored by luck; fortunate; meeting with good success or good fortune; said of persons; as, a lucky adventurer
a person opposed in principle to technological change
One who is opposed to technological change--from a group of 19th century English workmen who destroyed laborsaving weaving machinery in a revolt
Good fortune; favorable issue or event
someone opposed to technological change
Producing, or resulting in, good by
neo-Luddite
Being opposed to technology, in the fashion of the Luddites

However, as the original Luddites did, a small number of people within the neo-Luddite movement have resorted to criminal activity.

neo-Luddite
One who opposes to scientific or technological progress; frequently pejorative

Neo-Luddite, I said to myself. A filthy accusation.

neo-Luddite
One who opposes technology, in the fashion of the Luddites
luddites
Rebellious craft workers in nineteenth-century England who destroyed new factory machinery as part of their resistance to the industrial revolution (See 455)
luddites
early nineteenth-century workmen who destroyed labor-savings machinery rather than see it take over their jobs
luddites
Workers in Britain (1810–1820) who responded to replacement of human labor by machines during the Industrial Revolution by attempting to destroy the machines; named after a mythical leader, Ned Ludd (p 706)
luddites
Machine breakers who wrecked looms and fired mills in protest at mechanisation and high food prices in 1812
luddites
early nineteenth-century workmen who destroyed labor-saving machinery rather than see it taking over their jobs
luddite

    Silbentrennung

    Lud·dite

    Türkische aussprache

    lʌdayt

    Aussprache

    /ˈləˌdīt/ /ˈlʌˌdaɪt/

    Etymologie

    () After Ned Ludd, a legendary example.
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