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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