Pronunciation: /niˈændərˌθɔl/
noun an extinct species of human that lived in Europe and western Asia during the late Pleistocene period
A1 Neanderthals lived in Europe thousands of years ago.
A2 Scientists believe Neanderthals were capable of making tools and using fire.
B1 Neanderthals were a species of human that went extinct around 40,000 years ago.
B2 Evidence suggests that Neanderthals may have had their own language and culture.
C1 Neanderthals are often portrayed in popular culture as primitive cavemen, but recent research shows they were more sophisticated than previously thought.
C2 The discovery of Neanderthal DNA in modern humans has led to new insights into our evolutionary history.
adjective relating to or characteristic of Neanderthals
A1 The Neanderthal tools were simple and effective for their needs.
A2 Scientists have discovered Neanderthal DNA in modern humans.
B1 Some researchers believe Neanderthal culture was more sophisticated than previously thought.
B2 There is ongoing debate about the cognitive abilities of Neanderthals.
C1 Neanderthal artistry is evident in their cave paintings and jewelry.
C2 The Neanderthal genome has provided valuable insights into human evolution.
formal Recent archaeological findings suggest that Neanderthals were capable of complex tool-making.
informal I heard that Neanderthals were actually pretty smart for their time.
slang Neanderthals were like the OG humans, you know?
figurative His stubbornness makes him act like a Neanderthal sometimes.
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