noun a person who is regarded as being deliberately ignorant or old-fashioned
Refers to a cave dweller or someone who lives in a cave-like environment.
Refers to a prehistoric human being characterized by a low forehead and receding chin, often used in a derogatory manner.
Refers to a member of a group of primates that includes monkeys and apes, often used to describe a primitive or uncivilized person.
Used as an insult to describe someone as primitive, uncivilized, or socially backward.
In literature, a troglodyte may be used to describe a character who is primitive, uncivilized, or living in a cave-like environment.
A psychologist may use the term troglodyte in a metaphorical sense to describe someone who is socially isolated, resistant to change, or stuck in old ways of thinking.
Historians may use troglodyte to refer to ancient humans who lived in caves or primitive dwellings during prehistoric times.
Biologists may use troglodyte to describe species of animals that live in caves or underground habitats.