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caveman
noun cave·man \ˈkāv-ˌman\
: a person who lived in a cave in ancient times
: a man who acts in a very rude and aggressive way
Full Definition of CAVEMAN
1
: a cave dweller especially of the Stone Age
2
: a man who acts in a rough or crude manner
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First Known Use of CAVEMAN
1865
Related to CAVEMAN
- Synonyms
- Neanderthal, troglodyte
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CAVEMAN Defined for Kids
caveman
noun cave·man \ˈkāv-ˌman\
plural cave·men \-ˌmen\
Definition of CAVEMAN for Kids
: a person living in a cave especially during the Stone Age
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