English dictionary

troglodyte

noun

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹɒɡlədaɪt/ /ˈtɹɑɡloʊdaɪt/

Audio pronunciation

Parts of speech

Definitions

noun

  1. A member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes, a caveman.
  2. (by extension) Anything that lives underground.
  3. A reclusive, reactionary or out-of-date person, especially if brutish.
  4. The Eurasian wren, Troglodytes troglodytes.
  5. 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.
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