as in barbarian
a man with crude manners and habits and outmoded attitudes
a political troglodyte who didn't have a grasp of the concerns of young voters
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Recent Examples of troglodyte
Egalitarian despots: hierarchy steepness, reciprocity and the grooming-trade model in wild chimpanzees, Pan troglodytes
WIREs Cognitive Science.
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 26 Sep. 2024
With respect to the troglodytes out there, climate change is real.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
The long-standing presumption of progressives has been that their own side is identified with righteousness — with tolerance, reason, and the finest of American traditions — while conservatives are hateful troglodytes who aren’t just wrong, but ill-intentioned.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 31 Oct. 2023
Over three years later, when Hartman returned to host SNL during season 21, the corrupt troglodyte was revived for a final time.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2022
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 26 Sep. 2024
With respect to the troglodytes out there, climate change is real.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
The long-standing presumption of progressives has been that their own side is identified with righteousness — with tolerance, reason, and the finest of American traditions — while conservatives are hateful troglodytes who aren’t just wrong, but ill-intentioned.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 31 Oct. 2023
Over three years later, when Hartman returned to host SNL during season 21, the corrupt troglodyte was revived for a final time.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for troglodyte
Noun
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This barbarian conceptualized this atrocity and brought it to reality.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 July 2025
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But the most famous Leo is Leo the Great (391-461), who stood up to the barbarians that sought to destroy what remained in his era of Roman society.—
Emmett Coyne,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Ingesting the water could cause stomach pain, diarrhea or vomiting and even liver damage for people and animals.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Aug. 2025
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Both beloved animals have died, the zoo announced Friday.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Here are some surprising ways to stay safe What is the 'caveman method'?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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The latest social media skincare trend that everyone is talking about is the caveman method.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Troglodyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troglodyte. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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