What does "neo-luddite" mean?

One who opposes technology or scientific progress, in the fashion of the Luddites.

What is a synonym for "neo-luddite"?

Common synonyms include: luddite.

Pronounced //niːɒˈlʌdaɪt//.

//niːɒˈlʌdaɪt// adj, noun

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Noun

1
One who opposes technology or scientific progress, in the fashion of the Luddites. derogatory, sometimes
""Neo-Luddite," I said to myself. A filthy accusation."
2
Alternative letter-case form of neo-Luddite. alt-of
"Wisecracking on the brink, the TrashFuture gang have no time for the brisk dismissal of groups like the neo-luddites, but neither are they all that keen to start an assault on the world’s computer farms, delivering the pre-emptive blow to future AIs that Yudkowsky has called for in print."

Adjective

1
Opposed to technology, in the fashion of the Luddites. derogatory, sometimes
"One is a neo-Luddite revolt, aiming to destroy machines and machine systems […]"
2
Alternative letter-case form of neo-Luddite. alt-of
"Nick Hilton, host of a neo-luddite podcast called The Ned Ludd Radio Hour, has invited me over for a cup of tea."

"One is a neo-Luddite revolt, aiming to destroy machines and machine systems […]"

From neo- + Luddite.

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