Luddism

English

Etymology

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

Noun

Luddism (uncountable)

(historical) Opposition to the Industrial Revolution by textile workers fearing for their livelihoods.
(by extension, derogatory) Opposition to technological change.
- 2002, Zadie Smith, The Autograph Man, Penguin Books (2003), page 134:
  He walks over to the wine crates holding the LPs, gets infuriated with the brutal Luddism of any man who still deals in vinyl and needle.

Related terms

Luddite
Neo-Luddism

Translations

opposition to the Industrial Revolution by textile workers

Portuguese: ludismo m

opposition to technological change

Portuguese: ludismo m

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