Meaning of neandertal in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions
  4. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    neandertal

    Definitions

    1. ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance

    Examples

    • « was boorish and insensitive »
    • « the loutish manners of a bully »
    • « her stupid oafish husband »
    • « aristocratic contempt for the swinish multitude »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    Neandertal

    Definitions

    1. extinct robust human of Middle Paleolithic in Europe and western Asia

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    Neandertal

    Definitions

    1. relating to or belonging to or resembling Neanderthal man

    Examples

    • « Neanderthal skull »

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