troglodytes

plural of troglodyte
as in barbarians
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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Noun
  • From a young age, I was captivated by animals, plants and fairytales.
    Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Watercolor and ink are his favorite tools, and nature — with its plants and animals — remains his main source of inspiration.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Some are slow and heavy brutes that have tons of health while others are slightly but deal more damage.
    Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Troglodytes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troglodytes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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