{"word":"Luddite","date":"2026-10-10","partOfSpeech":"noun","pronunciation":"LUH-dyte","definition":"someone opposed to technological change","example":"My friends call me a Luddite for refusing to use chat bots.","etymology":"The term Luddite originated from the name of Ned Ludd, a mythical figure associated with a group of English textile workers who, in the early 19th century, protested against the introduction of new machinery by destroying it. The word entered English around 1812, during the Luddite movement's peak, and has since evolved to describe anyone opposed to technological advancements.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/luddite-2026-10-10","fetchedAt":"2026-10-10T16:55:03.522Z","cached":false}