Luddite
Any of a group of early-19th-century English textile workers who destroyed machinery…Any of a group of early-19th-century English textile workers who destroyed machinery because it would harm their livelihood.
» I'm not a Luddite.
Я не луддит.
Значення
значень: 3(історичне)Any of a group of early-19th-century English textile workers who destroyed machinery because it would harm their livelihood.
Luddit, Maschinenstürmer, Maschinenstürmerin
лудди́тluddít
one of the 19th century English workmen who destroyed laborsaving machinery that they thought would cause unemployment
(ширше, зневажливе, часто)Someone who opposes technological change.
Maschinenstürmer, Maschinenstürmerin
any opponent of technological progress
(ширше, розмовне)One who lives among nature, forsaking technology.
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речень: 4I'm not a Luddite.
Я не луддит.
Tom is a Luddite.
Том — луддит.
Nick is a bit of a Luddite when it comes to new apps. He still hasn't downloaded TikTok.
I'm a Luddite.
ruЯ луддит.
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мов: 8За значеннями 1
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Походження
Named after Ned Ludd, a legendary 18th century example, + -ite. The surname is uncommon anNamed after Ned Ludd, a legendary 18th century example, + -ite. The surname is uncommon and of uncertain origin, but compare Old English hlud (“loud, famous”).
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