Definition of luddite Luddite
/lʌˈdajˌt/ - [ludayt] - Lud•dite
We found 6 definitions of luddite from 4 different sources.
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What does luddite mean?
WordNet
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| luddite - one of the 19th century English workmen who destroyed laborsaving machinery that they thought would cause unemployment | ||
| luddite - any opponent of technological progress |
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Wiktionary 
- luddite (Noun)
Any of a group of early 19th century English textile workers who destroyed machinery because it would harm their livelihood. - luddite (Noun)
Someone who opposes technological change.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- luddite (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.
Part of speech
🔤- luddite, noun, singular of luddites.
