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

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

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Neandertal

NDP
ND virus
Ne
NE
ne'er
ne'er-do-well
neafe
neafes
neaffe
neaffes
neal
nealbarbital
nealed
nealing
neals
Neandertal (current term)
Neandertal man
Neanderthal
Neanderthalian
Neanderthal man
neanic
neap
neaped
neaping
Neapolitan
Neapolitan ice cream
neaps
neap tide
near
near

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