One of various races or tribes of men (chiefly ancient or prehistoric) inhabiting caves or dens (natural or artificial); a cave-dweller, cave-man.
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释义 | society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabitant > inhabitant by type of accommodation > [noun] > cave-dweller (8) troglodyte1555 One of various races or tribes of men (chiefly ancient or prehistoric) inhabiting caves or dens (natural or artificial); a cave-dweller, cave-man. troglodytan1607 = 1. subterranean1631 A person or creature living underground. caveman1706 A person who lives in a cave. Somewhat rare in general sense. cave-dweller1865 one who dwells in a cave, a troglodyte; spec. applied to (a) those races of prehistoric men who dwelt in natural caves; (b) the Bohemian Brethren, a… trog1965 A teenager who camps out or lives in caves. temporary. Subcategories:— prehistoric (2) |
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