Sign in
Enter the word for search

Neanderthal

Translations

neanderthalnoun
neanderthals
pl
UK
/niˈændəˌtɑːl/, /niˈɑːndəˌtɑːl/
US
/niˈændərˌtɔl/, /niˈænθərˌtɔl/
The neanderthal was an early human species.
Неандерталец был ранним видом человека.
Synonyms
stone age man
early human
hominid
primitive man
caveman
neanderthaladjective
more neanderthal
Comp.
most neanderthal
Super.
UK
/niˈændəθɑːl/
US
/niˈændərˌθɔl/
The museum has a neanderthal exhibit that showcases ancient tools.
В музее есть неандертальская экспозиция, демонстрирующая древние орудия.
Synonyms
primitive
uncivilized
backward
unsophisticated
crude

Definitions

neanderthalnoun
An extinct species of human that was widely distributed in ice-age Europe between circa 120,000–35,000 years ago, with a receding forehead and prominent brow ridges.
The Neanderthal remains were discovered in a cave in Germany.
A person who is regarded as primitive, uncivilized, or brutish.
He was acting like a Neanderthal, refusing to listen to anyone else's opinion.
neanderthaladjective
Relating to or characteristic of Neanderthals, especially in being primitive, uncivilized, or outdated.
His neanderthal views on gender roles were not well received in the modern workplace.
Relating to the extinct human species Homo neanderthalensis.
Neanderthal anatomy shows adaptations to cold climates.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries