luddite

Meanings

• noun

  A person who opposes new technologies or automation, often based on fears of job displacement or loss of traditional values.

  - "The luddites destroyed the textile machines that threatened their jobs."
  - "Despite the advancements in technology, some people remain luddites and refuse to adapt."

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Variants

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Luddite , Luddites

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of the Luddite movement in 19th-century England, which protested against the use of labor-saving machinery in textile industries.

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Trivia

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1. The Luddite movement was named after Ned Ludd, a mythical figure believed to have started the movement.

2. The term 'luddite' was first used in print in 1816 in a report about a riot in Nottingham, England.

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Related Concepts

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1. Technophobia: An extreme or irrational fear of technology.

2. Digital divide: The gap between those who have access to digital technology and those who do not.

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Culture

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The term 'luddite' has come to symbolize resistance to change and a rejection of modern technology. It has been used in various forms of media, including literature, films, and music.

How to Memorize "luddite"

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   - Imagine a person from the past, dressed in old clothes, destroying machines in a factory.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a person refusing to use a smartphone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence: 'Luddites Love Ditching Devices'.

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