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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Bautista will have the plum role of the immortal barbarian known as The Kurgen, who has been killing other immortals across the centuries in order to absorb their essence.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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This barbarian conceptualized this atrocity and brought it to reality.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Her efforts saved the animal’s life and landed her in her hometown newspaper, The Mountain Eagle, which was the first to write about the dramatic rescue and resuscitation.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Broadbelt’s death shocked the community and reignited a countywide conversation about the dual problem of unleashed dogs and overcrowded animal shelters.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Two slack-jawed, bare- foot drummers are wailing a caveman beat in unison—their syncopation and their short, efficient haircuts mark them as obvious members of a cult.—
Pat Blashill,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
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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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“Troglodyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troglodyte. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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