The story
From Ludd + -ism, after Ned Ludd, a legendary example.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Luddism
Today it means: Opposition to the Industrial Revolution by textile workers fearing for their livelihoods. Full definition →
Today it means: Opposition to the Industrial Revolution by textile workers fearing for their livelihoods. Full definition →
From Ludd + -ism, after Ned Ludd, a legendary example.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.