I. adjective
also ne·an·der·tal nēˈandə(r)ˌt(h)ȯl, -ˈaan-; nāˈändə(r)ˌtäl, nāˈȧndə(r)ˌtȧl
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Neanderthal ( man ) or Neandertal ( man )
1. : belonging or relating to or resembling Neanderthal man
Neanderthal cave
Neanderthal jaw
2.
a. : suggesting primitive man in appearance or behavior
Neanderthal ferocity
b. : extremely old-fashioned or out-of-date
Neanderthal conservatism
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
1. : a member of the Neanderthal race
2. : a rugged or uncouth person : caveman