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Reclusive vs Troglodyte - What's the difference?

reclusive | troglodyte |

As a adjective reclusive

is of, characterized by, or preferring privacy and isolation; secluded.

As a noun troglodyte is

a member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes, a caveman.

reclusive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, characterized by, or preferring privacy and isolation; secluded.
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  • And if it sort not well, you may conceal her,
    As best befits her wounded reputation,
    In some reclusive and religious life,
    Out of all eyes, tongues, minds and injuries.

    Synonyms

    * hermit-like * withdrawn

    troglodyte

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes, a caveman.
  • (by extension) Anything that lives underground.
  • ''The cave was populated by albino scorpions, blind salamanders, and other troglodytes .
  • A reclusive, reactionary or out-of-date person, especially if brutish.
  • The wren, Troglodytes troglodytes .
  • (computing) A person who chooses not to keep up-to-date with the latest software and hardware.
  • Derived terms

    * Pan troglodytes * troglodytic * trog