"Troglodyte" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Troglodyte" Meaning

A person who is considered to be primitive or unsophisticated; a caveman, especially in a derogatory manner. A person who is considered to be utterly uncivilized or brutish.

"Troglodyte" Examples

Usage Examples of "Troglodyte"

1. In Literature

In Homer's Odyssey, the Cyclops Polyphemus is often depicted as a one-eyed troglodyte who lives in a cave and eats humans for sustenance.

2. In Anthropology

Anthropologists may categorize certain prehistoric groups, like the Neanderthals, as troglodytes, implying an early stage of human development, often associated with cave-dwelling and primal behavior.

3. In Politics

In the 19th century, the term "troglodyte" was used derogatorily by English conservatives to describe what they saw as primitive animals in the lower classes or the abolitionists who opposed slavery, implying a return to savagery.

4. In Humor

In an essay by Mark Twain, the author criticizes modern society by saying, "The Iowa man who takes a ten-cent street car ride, and sits in the back seat with a No. 4 hat and a level jaw, and doesn't read the New York or the London 'Times,' is a genuine troglodyte of our modern age."

5. In Science

In science fiction, an alien from prehistoric-looking Earth-like planets is described as a troglodyte. In the movie Evolution (2001), the character Claude are described so in verge of this context.