Troglodyte

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɑɡləˌdaɪt/

Definitions of troglodyte

noun a person who is regarded as being deliberately ignorant or old-fashioned

Example Sentences

A1 He lives like a troglodyte in a remote cave.

A2 The troglodyte emerged from the darkness of the cave.

B1 The troglodyte was amazed by the modern technology in the city.

B2 Despite his troglodyte appearance, he was actually quite intelligent.

C1 The troglodyte was a fascinating subject for anthropologists studying ancient civilizations.

C2 The troglodyte's primitive lifestyle was a stark contrast to the sophistication of the modern world.

Examples of troglodyte in a Sentence

formal The troglodyte was discovered living in a cave deep in the mountains.

informal I heard that troglodyte guy never leaves his house.

slang Don't be such a troglodyte, get with the times!

figurative His outdated views make him seem like a troglodyte in modern society.

Grammatical Forms of troglodyte

• past tense: troglodyted
• plural: troglodytes
• comparative: more troglodyte
• superlative: most troglodyte
• present tense: troglodytes
• future tense: will troglodyte
• perfect tense: have troglodyted
• continuous tense: is troglodyting
• singular: troglodyte
• positive degree: troglodyte
• infinitive: to troglodyte
• gerund: troglodyting
• participle: troglodyting

Origin and Evolution of troglodyte

First Known Use: 1555 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'troglodyte' originated from the Greek word 'troglodytai' which means cave-dwellers.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe people who lived in caves, the term 'troglodyte' has evolved to also refer to someone who is considered to be socially backward or primitive.