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Definition of troglodyte

troglodyte

/ˈtrɑːɡləˌdaɪt/
trog · lo · dyte
Plural:troglodytes
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Adjective:troglodytic
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troglodyte Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person regarded as deliberately ignorant, uncultured, or stubbornly old-fashioned.

Example

"My uncle jokes that he is a digital troglodyte because he still prefers a landline telephone to a smartphone."

2

A person who lived in a cave in prehistoric times, or someone who inhabits a cave today.

Example

"Archaeologists uncovered flint tools and hearth remains left behind by ancient troglodytes in the limestone caverns."

3

A person who lives in seclusion and avoids the company of others.

Example

"After retiring from public life, the author lived like a troglodyte in a remote mountain cabin."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century via French and Latin from the Ancient Greek 'trōglodytēs', meaning 'cave dweller', formed from 'trōglē' (hole or cavern) and 'dyein' (to enter or plunge into).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Troglodyte. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/troglodyte
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