cave dweller

• Persona que vive en una cueva, generalmente referido a los humanos prehistóricos; también se usa informalmente para describir a un ermitaño, alguien socialmente aislado o que pasa demasiado tiempo en interiores.

A person who lives in a cave, typically referring to prehistoric humans; also used informally to describe someone who is reclusive, socially isolated, or spends excessive time indoors.

1. Prehistoric humanB1formal

   A person who lived in a cave, especially in prehistoric times.

   Hombre de las cavernas

   • Cave dwellers used stone tools for hunting.
   • Archaeologists discovered the remains of cave dwellers in the region.
   • The paintings on the wall were made by ancient cave dwellers.

2. Reclusive personB2informal

   A person who lives a very isolated or reclusive life, often avoiding social contact.

   Ermitaño, persona huraña

   • After retiring, he became a cave dweller and rarely left his house.
   • She's a bit of a cave dweller, preferring to stay home and read.
   • The internet allows cave dwellers to work without ever meeting people.