English dictionary
troglodyte
nounPronunciation
/ˈtɹɒɡlədaɪt/
/ˈtɹɑɡloʊdaɪt/
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- A member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes, a caveman.
- (by extension) Anything that lives underground.
- A reclusive, reactionary or out-of-date person, especially if brutish.
- The Eurasian wren, Troglodytes troglodytes.
- A person who chooses not to keep up-to-date with the latest software and hardware.
Example sentences
The cave was populated by albino scorpions, blind salamanders, and other troglodytes.
