troglodyte

🇺🇸 /ˈtrɑːɡlədaɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/
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noun
R

A person who lives in a cave.

The ancient troglodytes carved out their homes in the mountains.

R

A person who is considered unsocial or reclusive, often spending a lot of time indoors.

She's such a troglodyte, always staying at home and never going out.

translation

n. A person who lives in a cave.; A person who is considered unsocial or reclusive, often spending a lot of time indoors.

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Plural troglodytes