neanderthal man

• Désigne un membre d'une espèce ou sous-espèce éteinte d'humains archaïques ayant vécu en Eurasie au Paléolithique, souvent utilisé dans des contextes scientifiques pour décrire les hominines anciens.

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.

   Homme de Néandertal

   • 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.

   Homme de Néandertal (sens figuré)

   • 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   • She called him a Neanderthal man for his outdated views.