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Definition of Neo-Luddite
(noun) An individual who opposes the use of technology for ethical, moral or philosophical reasons.
Neo-Luddite Pronunciation
Syllabification: ne·o·lud·dite
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Usage Notes
- Plural: neo-Luddites
- A neo-Luddite, is a technophobe, the opposite of technophile.
- A type of individual.
- Variant spelling: neoLuddite
- A neo-Luddite advocates for (noun) neo-Ludditism.
Additional Information
Related Terms
- automation
- capitalism
- culture lag
- digital divide
- e-readiness
- knowledge gap
- planned obsolescence
- technological diffusion
- technology
Cite the Definition of Neo-Luddite
ASA – American Sociological Association (5th edition)
Bell, Kenton, ed. 2013. “neo-luddite.” In Open Education Sociology Dictionary. Retrieved September 17, 2024 (https://sociologydictionary.org/neo-luddite/).
APA – American Psychological Association (6th edition)
neo-luddite. (2013). In K. Bell (Ed.), Open education sociology dictionary. Retrieved from https://sociologydictionary.org/neo-luddite/
Chicago/Turabian: Author-Date – Chicago Manual of Style (16th edition)
Bell, Kenton, ed. 2013. “neo-luddite.” In Open Education Sociology Dictionary. Accessed September 17, 2024. https://sociologydictionary.org/neo-luddite/.
MLA – Modern Language Association (7th edition)
“neo-luddite.” Open Education Sociology Dictionary. Ed. Kenton Bell. 2013. Web. 17 Sep. 2024. <https://sociologydictionary.org/neo-luddite/>.