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Definition of Neandertal
1. Noun. Extinct robust human of Middle Paleolithic in Europe and western Asia.
Exact synonyms: Homo Sapiens Neanderthalensis, Neandertal Man, Neanderthal, Neanderthal Man
Group relationships: Genus Homo
Generic synonyms: Homo, Human, Human Being, Man
Derivative terms: Neanderthal, Neanderthalian
Group relationships: Genus Homo
Generic synonyms: Homo, Human, Human Being, Man
Derivative terms: Neanderthal, Neanderthalian
2. Adjective. Relating to or belonging to or resembling Neanderthal man. "Neanderthal skull"
Exact synonyms: Neanderthal, Neanderthalian
Partainyms: Neanderthal Man, Neanderthal Man, Neanderthal Man
Derivative terms: Neanderthal, Neanderthal
Partainyms: Neanderthal Man, Neanderthal Man, Neanderthal Man
Derivative terms: Neanderthal, Neanderthal
3. Adjective. Ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance. "Aristocratic contempt for the swinish multitude"
Exact synonyms: Boorish, Loutish, Neanderthal, Oafish, Swinish
Similar to: Unrefined
Derivative terms: Boorishness
Similar to: Unrefined
Derivative terms: Boorishness