neo-Luddite

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A person who opposes new technology because they worry about its social or moral effects

noun
/ˌniːoʊˈlʌdaɪt/

Literature

: neoludita

Many neo-Luddites advocate for a return to simpler lifestyles.

Examples

The neo-Luddite movement has gained traction among those worried about artificial intelligence.
A neo-Luddite believes that technology harms society.
After reading about privacy concerns, he started to feel like a neo-Luddite.
Some neo-Luddites argue that rapid technological advances harm society and the environment.
Many consider him a neo-Luddite because he strongly advocates for reducing our reliance on digital devices.
As a neo-Luddite, she argues that technology can harm human relationships and social interactions.
The neo-Luddite movement gained traction among individuals concerned about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.

Synonyms

Luddite

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A person who does not want to use new technology

opposes for social or ethical reasons rather than general resistance

technophobe

vsneo-Luddite

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A person who dislikes or fears modern technology

opposes on social or ethical grounds rather than from fear or dislike

Antonyms

technophile

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A person who likes new electronic devices and gadgets

How Anti-technology

technophobe

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neo-Luddite

Literature

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Luddite

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Surface Forms

neo-Luddite singular

neo-Luddites plural

Morphology

neo-Luddite = luddite (transparent) = neo + luddite

The meaning is directly formed by the productive prefix 'neo-' (new/modern) added to 'luddite' (a person opposed to technology), so the compound denotes a contemporary form of a Luddite.

Etymology

Neo-Luddite joins the neo- part meaning 'new' with Luddite, a name tied to workers long ago who smashed new machines they feared. So, a neo-Luddite is someone today who rejects or opposes new technology for social or moral reasons.