Luddism

noun

Ludd·​ism
ˈləˌdizəm
variants or less commonly Ludditism
-ˌdīt¦izəm
plural -s
: the beliefs or practices of the Luddites

Word History

Etymology

luddism from Ned Ludd, flourished 1779 half-witted Leicestershire workman who destroyed stocking frames + English -ism; ludditism from luddite + -ism

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“Luddism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Luddism. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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