Need another word that means the same as “caveman”? Find 7 synonyms for “caveman” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Caveman” are: cave dweller, cave man, troglodyte, primitive man, primitive, crude, savage
Caveman as a Noun
Definitions of "Caveman" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “caveman” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- A prehistoric man who lived in caves.
- Someone who lives in a cave.
- An uncivilized or violent man.
Synonyms of "Caveman" as a noun (7 Words)
cave dweller | A geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea. |
cave man | A geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea. |
crude | A dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons. The ship was carrying 80 000 tonnes of crude. |
primitive | A painting by a primitive artist or an object in a primitive style. The Catalan primitives. |
primitive man | A word serving as the basis for inflected or derived forms. |
savage | A cruelly rapacious person. The mother of one of the victims has described his assailants as savages. |
troglodyte | A hermit. |
Usage Examples of "Caveman" as a noun
- You can't change my mind by caveman tactics.