Troglodyte

usgb/ˈtrɑːɡlədaɪt/
noun

A person who lived in a cave in the past.

Early troglodytes made tools from stone to help them survive.
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Historical humans

Troglodyte refers to ancient humans, not to contemporary people who prefer a hermit lifestyle.

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Ancient troglodytes developed early forms of art in their cave dwellings.
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Archaic usage

The term is historical and should be used primarily in a historical or anthropological context.

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The study of troglodytes gives insight into human prehistory.
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