Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caveman
Noun
/ˈkeɪvˌmæn/
Definition
A prehistoric human known for living in caves and hunting for sustenance.
Examples
- The caveman used tools made of stone to hunt for food.
- In the cartoon, the caveman is depicted as a humorous character struggling with modern technology.
- The discovery of cave paintings provides insights into the life of early cavemen.
Meaning
Caveman typically refers to early humans and is often associated with the idea of primitive living in caves during the Stone Age.
Synonyms
- Prehistoric human
- Stone Age man
- Primitive man
