Definition of Neanderthal

Neanderthaladjective

Người Neanderthal

/niˈændətɑːl//niˈændərθɔːl/

Word Originmid 19th cent.: from Neanderthal, the name of a region in Germany, where remains of Neanderthal man were found.

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used to describe a type of human being who used stone tools and lived in Europe during the early period of human history

Example:
  • Neanderthal man
  • a Neanderthal axe

very old-fashioned and not wanting any change

Example:
  • neanderthal attitudes

unpleasant, rude and not behaving in a socially acceptable way

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