Neanderthal
noun
[ nɪˈandətɑːl ]
• an extinct species of human that was widely distributed in ice-age Europe between c. 120,000 and 35,000 years ago, with a receding forehead and prominent brow ridges. The Neanderthals were associated with the Mousterian flint industry of the Middle Palaeolithic.
• an uncivilized, unintelligent, or uncouth person (typically used of a man).
• "the stereotype of the mechanic as a macho Neanderthal"
Neanderthal
adjective
• relating to Neanderthals.
• "a Neanderthal axe"
• uncivilized, unintelligent, or uncouth (typically used of a man).
• "they were pushed back by Neanderthal security guards"
Origin:
mid 19th century: from Neanderthal, the name of a region in Germany (now Neandertal ) where remains of Neanderthal man were found.
