luddite

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Synonyms: lyddite

Antonyms: lyddite

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|historical}} Any of a group of early-19th-century [[English]] [[textile]] [[worker]]s who [[destroy]]ed [[machinery]] because it would [[harm]] their [[livelihood]].
2. {{lb|en|by extension|often|pejorative}} Someone who [[oppose]]s [[technological]] [[change]].
3. {{lb|en|by extension|informal}} One who [[live]]s among [[nature]], [[forsake|forsaking]] [[technology]].

Adjective

1. {{alt case|en|Luddite}}.

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