troglodyte
/'trɔglədait/
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who lives in a cave: A troglodyte is someone who dwells in a cave, especially as a primitive or prehistoric way of life.
- A person who lives in solitude; a hermit: A troglodyte can also refer to a person who lives alone and away from society; a recluse.
- (Obsolete/Historical, Zoology) A chimpanzee: Historically, the term was used in scientific classification to refer to a chimpanzee (genus Troglodytes).
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Archaeologists discovered evidence that the ancient troglodytes used simple stone tools.
- After his retirement, he became a bit of a troglodyte, rarely leaving his remote cabin.
- (Historical) Early naturalists sometimes referred to the chimpanzee as a troglodyte.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative/Modern Use: In modern, often humorous or derogatory usage, "troglodyte" can describe a person who is perceived as being very old-fashioned, ignorant, or resistant to new ideas and technology.
- He refuses to use email; he's such a technological troglodyte.
Variants and Related Words
- Troglodytic (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of a troglodyte or cave-dweller.
- They studied the troglodytic settlements carved into the cliffs.
- Troglodytism (noun): The practice or condition of living in caves.
Synonyms
- Cave-dweller: A person who lives in a cave.
- Hermit: A person living in solitude as a religious discipline; a recluse.
- Recluse: A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.
- (For figurative use) Luddite: A person opposed to new technology or ways of working.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Live like a troglodyte: To live in a primitive, isolated, or unsophisticated manner.
- After the power went out for a week, we were living like troglodytes.
Noun
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someone who lives in a cave
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one who lives in solitude
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