English Explanatory Dictionary

Luddism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Opposition to the Industrial Revolution by textile workers fearing for their livelihoods.
  2. Opposition to technological change.

Word forms

Luddism

Etymology

From Ludd + ism, after Ned Ludd, a legendary example.

Related words

Luddite neo-Luddism
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