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troglodyte
Any prehistoric, pre-human, or human cave dweller.
troglodyte, troglodytes
Usually a prehistoric cave dweller or a race of people who lived in caves, dens, or holes; someone whose thinking or behavior is considered to be uncivilized and backward. (2)
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