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- [luhd-ahyt]
- /ˈlʌd aɪt/
- /ˈlʌd.aɪt/
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- [luhd-ahyt]
- /ˈlʌd aɪt/
Definitions of luddites word
- noun luddites a member of any of various bands of workers in England (1811–16) organized to destroy manufacturing machinery, under the belief that its use diminished employment. 1
- noun luddites someone who is opposed or resistant to new technologies or technological change. 1
- noun luddites plural of Luddite. 0
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Origin of luddites
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; after Ned Ludd, 18th-century Leicestershire worker who originated the idea; see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Luddites
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luddites popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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