noun
troglodyte
Troglodyte (noun) means a member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes, a caveman.
noun
1
A member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes, a caveman.
2
Anything that lives underground.
3
The Eurasian wren, Troglodytes troglodytes.
4
A reclusive, reactionary or out-of-date person, especially if brutish.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “troglodyte”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin Trōglodytae (“cave-dwelling people”), from Ancient Greek τρωγλοδύτης (trōglodútēs, “one who dwells in holes”), from τρώγλη (trṓglē, “hole”) + δύω (dúō, “to get into”).
Rhymes for troglodyte
See all rhymes for troglodyte →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of troglodyte?
"troglodyte" (noun) means a member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes, a caveman.
What are the different meanings of troglodyte?
"troglodyte" has 3 main meanings: 1. A member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes, a caveman; 2. Anything that lives underground; 3. The Eurasian wren, Troglodytes troglodytes.