neo-luddite

Syllables: neo·Lud·dite/niːɒˈlʌdaɪt/

neo-luddite is the alternative letter-case form of neo-Luddite.

Adjective capitalized: neo-Luddite

neo-Luddite (comparative more neo-Luddite, superlative most neo-Luddite)

(derogatory, sometimes) Opposed to technology, in the fashion of the Luddites.
- One is a neo-Luddite revolt, aiming to destroy machines and machine systems […]1970, Robert Theobald, The Economics of Abundance: A Non-inflationary Future, page 130
- Last along the spectrum comes a diverse set of social critics, activists and intellectuals for the most part, who accept the neo-Luddite label without demur and are consciously working to adapt certain of the Luddite fundamentals to contemporary politics.1995, Kirkpatrick Sale, Rebels Against the Future: The Luddites and Their War on the Industrial Revolution, →ISBN, page 254

neo-Luddite (plural neo-Luddites)

(derogatory, sometimes) One who opposes technology or scientific progress, in the fashion of the Luddites.
- "Neo-Luddite," I said to myself. A filthy accusation.1985, Greg Bear, “Blood Music”, in The Collected Stories of Greg Bear, published 2004, page 32
- Yet the neo-Luddite resistance is remarkably disparate. Some flee to the woods; others, taking a less courageous stand, are content to dis the microwave oven and cellular phone. But on one major point, neo-Luddites agree: They would loathe computerization even if hordes of unwitting neo-Luddites...1995 July, Bob Ickes, “Die, Computer, Die!”, in New York, →ISSN, page 24

From neo- + Luddite.

What does neo-luddite mean?: Neo-luddite means opposed to technology, in the fashion of the Luddites.
What is neo-luddite the alternative letter-case form of?: Neo-luddite is the alternative letter-case form of neo-Luddite.
What part of speech is neo-luddite?: Neo-luddite can be an adjective or a noun.
How do you pronounce neo-luddite?: Neo-luddite is pronounced /niːɒˈlʌdaɪt/.

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