HyperDic: luddite

English > 2 senses of the word Luddite:
NOUNperson Ludditeany opponent of technological progress
person Ludditeone of the 19th century English workmen who destroyed laborsaving machinery that they thought would cause unemployment
Luddite > pronunciation
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English > Luddite: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningAny opponent of technological progress.
Broaderadversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer, resistersomeone who offers opposition
Spanishludista, ludita
English > Luddite: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningOne of the 19th century English workmen who destroyed laborsaving machinery that they thought would cause unemployment.
Broaderworkman, workingman, working man, working personAn employee who performs manual or industrial labor
Spanishludista

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