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Neanderthal Definition


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Neanderthal
adj
    1. Denoting a primitive type of man living in Europe during the palaeolithic period of the Stone Age, who had a receding forehead and prominent brow ridges.
    2. colloq
      Primitive.
      Form: neanderthal (sometimes)
    3. colloq
      Extremely old-fashioned and reactionary.
      Form: neanderthal (sometimes)
Etymology: 19c: from Neandertal, a valley in Germany where remains were first found.



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