Neanderthals
|Ne-an-der-thals|
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/niˈændərˌθɔlz/
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/niˈændəˌθɔːlz/
(Neanderthal)
archaic human
Etymology
'Neanderthal' originates from the German 'Neanderthal,' which means 'Neander Valley,' where the first remains were discovered.
'Neanderthal' changed from the German word 'Neanderthal' to the modern English word 'Neanderthal.'
Initially, it referred to the valley where remains were found, but over time it evolved to refer to the species itself.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an extinct species of archaic humans who lived in Eurasia until about 40,000 years ago.
Neanderthals were known for their robust build and large cranial capacity.
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Noun 2
a term used informally to describe someone who is perceived as uncultured or primitive.
He was called a Neanderthal for his outdated views.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45