(also ne·an·der·thal ) / niˈændətɑːl; NAmE -dərt-/ adjective
1.
used to describe a type of human being who used stone tools and lived in Europe during the early period of human history
2.
( disapproving ) very old-fashioned and not wanting any change :
neanderthal attitudes
3.
( disapproving ) ( of a man ) unpleasant, rude and not behaving in a socially acceptable way
► Ne·an·der·thal noun
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 19th cent.: from Neanderthal , the name of a region in Germany, where remains of Neanderthal man were found.