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Vocabulary Entry
neanderthal
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A member of a prehistoric human species that lived in Europe and parts of Asia, known for their robust build and usage of tools.
Example Sentences
"The Neanderthal was adapted to cold climates."
"Fossils of Neanderthals have been found in various locations across Europe."
"Researchers continue to study Neanderthal DNA to learn more about human evolution."
A
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of Neanderthals; often used to describe something that is primitive or brutish.
Example Sentences
"His neanderthal behavior surprised everyone at the party."
"The film portrayed its characters in a somewhat neanderthal manner."
"Some critics believe the design of the car is too neanderthal for modern tastes."