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- [luhd-ahyt]
- /ˈlʌd aɪt/
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- [luhd-ahyt]
- /ˈlʌd aɪt/
Definitions of ludditism word
- noun ludditism 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 ludditism someone who is opposed or resistant to new technologies or technological change. 1
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Origin of ludditism
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 Ludditism
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ludditism 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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