Neanderthal (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. of or relating to Neanderthal man.
  2. primitive, unenlightened, or reactionary; culturally or intellectually backward.
noun
  1. Neanderthal man.
  2. (often lowercase)Informal.
    • an unenlightened or ignorant person; barbarian.
    • a reactionary; a person with very old-fashioned ideas.
adjective
  1. relating to or characteristic of Neanderthal man
  2. primitive; uncivilized
  3. ultraconservative; reactionary
noun
  1. a person showing any such characteristics
    Neanderthal (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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