| 释义 |
ne·an·der·thal
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b. : extremely old-fashioned or out-of-date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 |