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troglodytic


Meanings
  • noun

    A person or animal living in a troglodyte dwelling or cave.

    - "The troglodytes were a prehistoric people who lived in caves."
    - "Some animals, like bats and bears, are natural troglodytes."

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troglodyte , troglodytes , troglodytic
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'troglodytes', meaning 'cave dweller'.


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  1. The word 'troglodyte' is often used metaphorically to describe people or groups who are considered primitive or behind the times.

  2. The term 'troglodyte' has also been used to describe certain prehistoric animals, such as the troglodyte beaver and the troglodyte opossum.


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  1. cave dweller: A person or animal that lives in a cave.

  2. paleolithic: Relating to or denoting the oldest period of human technological development, characterized by the use of stone tools.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'troglodyte' has been used to describe people or creatures living in isolation or outside of mainstream society.

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    - Imagine a person or animal living in a dark, damp cave.
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    - Think of the word 'cave' every time you see the word 'troglodyte'.

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