Meaning of neanderthal in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  4. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /niˈændərθɔl/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    neanderthal

    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

    Neanderthal

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from Neanderthal, the name of a region in Germany (now Neandertal) where remains of Neanderthal man were found

    Definitions

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

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    Neanderthal

    Definitions

    1. relating to or belonging to or resembling Neanderthal man

    Examples

    • « Neanderthal skull »

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