Neanderthal – 1. uncivilised and unintelligent person; looks or acts like a caveman. 2. Extinct species of human that existed between about 200,000 and 40,000 years ago
(Pronounced nee-an-der-thawl)
To remember the definition of the word neanderthal, use the following mnemonic:
He struck him on his knee and the tall (Neanderthal) man fell to the ground. The unintelligent attacker looked like a caveman.
Examples of Neanderthal in a sentence (uncivilised and unintelligent person)
She was somewhat of a Neanderthal, ignoring every question she was asked and grunting.
The soldier was built for war, he was a Neanderthal that didn't enjoy civilian life.
The bully called her a Neanderthal, picking faults with her appearance and intelligence.
Examples of Neanderthal in a sentence (extinct species of human)
The archaeologists discovered the remains of a Neanderthal man.
The Neanderthal had been preserved in the frozen climate of the mountains.
Covering the cave walls were drawings of bison and hunters, supposedly made by Neanderthal humans.
