troglodyte
/ˈtɹɒɡlədaɪt//ˈtɹɑɡloʊdaɪt/
noun
- 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A reclusive, reactionary or out-of-date person, especially if brutish.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
A person who chooses not to keep up-to-date with the latest software and hardware.
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