cave dweller


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cave dweller

n.
One that dwells in a cave, especially a prehistoric human.
cave′-dwell′ing adj.
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cave′ dwell`er


n.
1. a person, as a prehistoric human, living in a cave.
2. a person living in an apartment building.
[1860–65]
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Noun 1. [画像:cave dweller - someone who lives in a cave]cave dweller - someone who lives in a cave
primitive, primitive person - a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization
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