About The Word Luddite
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Luddite
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What's The Definition Of Luddite?
[n] one of the 19th century English workmen who destroyed labor-saving machinery that they thought would cause unemployment
[n] any opponent of technological progress Synonyms | Synonyms for Luddite: Related Terms | Find terms related to Luddite: See Also | adversary | antagonist | opponent | opposer | resister | working man | working person | workman Luddite In Webster's Dictionary \Lud"dite\, n.
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.; -- so
called from Ned Lud, a half-witted man who some years
previously had broken stocking frames. --J. & H. Smith. H.
Martineau.
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