Definition

A person who lives in a cave or is considered to be very old-fashioned or unsophisticated.

Example

He was seen as a troglodyte for his outdated views on technology.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new movie about cave dwellers?

Yeah, they call them troglodytes in the film, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how they depict their lifestyle.

I know! It's interesting to think about how troglodytes might have lived.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Troglodyte is formed from "troglodytes" (from Greek "troglodytēs", meaning one who dwells in a cave, from "trogle" meaning hole or cave and "dyein" meaning to enter). The word refers to a person who lives in a cave or a person considered to be primitive or uncivilized.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone who 'enters a cave' ('dyein') to live in a 'hole' ('trogle') — that's why a troglodyte is someone who lives in a cave.

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