luddite

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который выступает против технологического прогресса или изменений; исторически — один из английских рабочих XIX века, разрушавших трудосберегающие машины, которые, по их мнению, приводили к безработице.

A noun referring to a person who opposes technological progress or change, historically one of the 19th-century English workers who destroyed labor-saving machinery they believed would cause unemployment.

proper noun

1. Historical figureB2formalbritish

   One of a group of 19th-century English workers who destroyed labor-saving machinery, believing it would cause unemployment.

   Луддит

   • The Luddites protested against the new textile machines in the 1810s.
   • Many Luddites were arrested and punished for their actions.
   • The movement was named after the mythical leader Ned Ludd.

2. Opponent of technologyB2informal

   A person who is opposed to technological change or innovation, often preferring traditional methods.

   Противник технологий

   • He's a bit of a Luddite; he refuses to use a smartphone.
   • Some people call her a Luddite because she still writes letters by hand.
   • The new software was criticized by Luddites who prefer the old system.

   Synonymstechnophobe

   Antonymsfuturistinnovatormodernisttechnophile