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Uddites

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A group of English textile workers in the early 19th century who protested against newly developed machinery, as they feared it would replace their jobs.

Example Sentence: The Uddites protested outside the factory, demanding the removal of the newly installed looms.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: Followers of Ned Ludd, a legendary figure associated with the Luddite movement.

Example Sentence: Many Uddites gathered to pay tribute to Ned Ludd on the anniversary of his death.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to or characteristic of the Uddites or their protests against machinery.

Example Sentence: The Uddites' concerns were rooted in deep-seated socioeconomic issues.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2: Relating to a localized collective resistance movement against technological advancements.

Example Sentence: The tiny village has become a symbol of uddite resistance, with its inhabitants leading the charge against modernization.

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