Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
troglodyte
noun
/ˈtrɒɡləˌdaɪt/
Definition
A person who lives in a cave or a secluded, primitive lifestyle.
Examples
- After living off the grid for years, he felt like a troglodyte disconnected from society.
- The documentary explored the lives of modern troglodytes who choose to live in caves.
Meaning
Historically, it refers to ancient cave dwellers. In modern usage, it can describe someone who is reclusive or living in isolation.
Synonyms
- recluse
- hermit
- misanthrope
- loner
