How do you use Luddite in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like adversary or antagonist, plus the exact meaning.
Luddite meaning
- Any of a group of early-19th-century English textile workers who destroyed machinery because it would harm their livelihood.
- Someone who opposes technological change.
- One who lives among nature, forsaking technology.
Synonyms of Luddite
Using Luddite
- The main meaning on this page is: Any of a group of early-19th-century English textile workers who destroyed machinery because it would harm their livelihood. | Someone who opposes technological change. | One who lives among nature, forsaking technology.
- Useful related words include: adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer.
- In the example corpus, luddite often appears in combinations such as: the luddite, luddite movement.
Context around Luddite
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 3 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 10 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Luddite
- In this selection, "luddite" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, neo, scream, total, movement, let and community stand out and add context to how "luddite" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a total luddite and just a luddite and need. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "luddite" sits close to words such as aadi, aayush and abbottabad, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with luddite
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
When the FBI raids the Neo-Luddite community, Sarah and John escape. (12 words)
Technological pessimism can be said to have originated during the industrial revolution with the Luddite movement. (16 words)
Asked whether he intended to further exploit virtual reality in retiring from touring, he said “I’m a total Luddite. (20 words)
The main purpose of bringing the Starlink system to the Marubo was to ensure that they would be able to communicate with the outside world and each other in case of an emergency, which is a good idea no matter how much of a luddite you are. (47 words)
Before you scream “Luddite”, let me assure you that as soon as someone comes up with an optimal system to replace petroleum-based products I am all aboard. (28 words)
The British government sought to suppress the Luddite movement with a mass trial at York in January 1813, following the attack on Cartwrights mill at Rawfolds near Cleckheaton. (28 words)
Example sentences (10)
Before you scream “Luddite”, let me assure you that as soon as someone comes up with an optimal system to replace petroleum-based products I am all aboard.
The main purpose of bringing the Starlink system to the Marubo was to ensure that they would be able to communicate with the outside world and each other in case of an emergency, which is a good idea no matter how much of a luddite you are.
When the FBI raids the Neo-Luddite community, Sarah and John escape.
Maybe I’m just a Luddite and need to get with the times and embrace the possibility of a digitally resurrected James Dean.
Asked whether he intended to further exploit virtual reality in retiring from touring, he said “I’m a total Luddite.
Plus, incorporating theatrical screenings could help the new-media company appeal to neo-Luddite moviemakers who want their projects to be played specifically on the big screen.
Luddite acts 1811–1813 The Luddites met at night on the moors surrounding industrial towns, where they would practise drills and manoeuvres.
Technological pessimism can be said to have originated during the industrial revolution with the Luddite movement.
The British government sought to suppress the Luddite movement with a mass trial at York in January 1813, following the attack on Cartwrights mill at Rawfolds near Cleckheaton.
The Luddite movement culminated in a region-wide rebellion in Northwestern England that required a massive deployment of military force to suppress.
Common combinations with luddite
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: