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Definition of Luddete

Lud"dite (?), n. One of a number of riotous persons in England, who for six years (1811-17) tried to prevent the use of labor-saving machinery by breaking it, burning factories, etc.; -- so called from Ned Lud, a half-witted man who some years previously had broken stocking frames. J. & H. Smith. H. Martineau.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • any of a group of early 19th century English textile workers who destroyed machinery because it would harm their livelihood.
  • (by extension) someone who opposes technological change
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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