troglodyte

From Latin trōglodyta (“cave dwelling people”), from Ancient Greek τρωγλοδύτης (trōglodútēs, “one who dwells in holes”), from τρώγλη (trṓglē, “hole”) + δύω (dúō, “I get into”).

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈtɹɒɡlədaɪt/, /ˈtɹɒɡləʊdaɪt/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈtɹɑɡlədaɪt/, /ˈtɹɑɡloʊdaɪt/

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troglodyte (plural troglodytes)

1. A member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes, a caveman.
2. (by extension) Anything that lives underground.

   The cave was populated by albino scorpions, blind salamanders, and other troglodytes.

3. A reclusive, reactionary or out-of-date person, especially if brutish.
4. The Eurasian wren, Troglodytes troglodytes.
5. (computing) A person who chooses not to keep up-to-date with the latest software and hardware.

• trog
• troglodyke
• troglodytic

• IPA^(key): /tʁɔ.ɡlɔ.dit/

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troglodyte m or f (plural troglodytes)

1. troglodyte

troglodyte m (plural troglodytes)

1. wren
2. chimpanzee