Associations to the word «Luddite»

Wiktionary

LUDDITE, noun. Any of a group of early 19th century English textile workers who destroyed machinery because it would harm their livelihood.
LUDDITE, noun. (by extension) (pejorative) Someone who opposes technological change.

Dictionary definition

LUDDITE, noun. Any opponent of technological progress.
LUDDITE, noun. One of the 19th century English workmen who destroyed laborsaving machinery that they thought would cause unemployment.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke