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neanderthal (adjective) (not comparable)
1. Concerning Homo neanderthalensis: It is said that the skull of the neanderthal, or Neanderthal, human was 10% larger than the skull of the present man of the world.
2. Descriptive of the condition of being old-fashioned or to be against innovations: The elderly Mrs. Timmons was quite neanderthal in that she didn't have a computer, TV, or even a cell phone!
2. Descriptive of the condition of being old-fashioned or to be against innovations: The elderly Mrs. Timmons was quite neanderthal in that she didn't have a computer, TV, or even a cell phone!
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“neanderthal”
An extinct form of Homo sapiens that appeared in the Old World before 100,000 years ago and lived until about 30,000 years ago: The Neanderthals had a large head, were stockily built, and are associated with Middle Paleolithic tools.
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Archeology, Archaeology
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