neanderthal man

• Bezieht sich auf eine ausgestorbene Art oder Unterart archaischer Menschen, die im Paläolithikum in Eurasien lebten; wird oft in wissenschaftlichen Kontexten zur Beschreibung früher Homininen verwendet.

Refers to an extinct species or subspecies of archaic humans who lived in Eurasia during the Paleolithic period, often used in scientific contexts to describe early hominins.

1. Extinct human speciesB2formal

   An extinct species of archaic humans that lived in Eurasia until about 40,000 years ago, known for their robust build and large brains.

   Neandertaler

   • Neanderthal man lived in caves and used stone tools.
   • Scientists have sequenced the genome of Neanderthal man.
   • Neanderthal man is believed to have coexisted with early modern humans.

2. Uncultured or primitive personB2informal

   A derogatory term for a person considered to be uncivilized, brutish, or lacking in social graces.

   Neandertaler

   • He acted like a Neanderthal man at the dinner table.
   • Don't be such a Neanderthal man; learn some manners.
   • She called him a Neanderthal man for his outdated views.