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Definition of Troglodyte

1. Noun. One who lives in solitude.

Definition of Troglodyte

1. n. One of any savage race that dwells in caves, instead of constructing dwellings; a cave dweller. Most of the primitive races of man were troglodytes.

Definition of Troglodyte

1. Noun. A member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes, a caveman. ¹

2. Noun. (context: by extension) Anything that lives underground. ¹

3. Noun. A reclusive, reactionary or out-of-date person, especially if brutish. ¹

4. Noun. (computing) A person who chooses not to keep up-to-date with the latest software and hardware. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Troglodyte

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Medical Definition of Troglodyte

1. 1. One of any savage race that dwells in caves, instead of constructing dwellings; a cave dweller. most of the primitive races of man were troglodytes. "In the troglodytes' country there is a lake, for the hurtful water it beareth called the "mad lake."" (Holland) 2. A genus of apes including the chimpanzee. 3. A genus of singing birds including the common wrens. Origin: L. Troglodytae, pl, Gr. One who creeps into holes; a hole, cavern (fr. To gnaw) + enter: cf. F. Troglodyte. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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