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Neanderthal

The word “Neanderthal” has 3 syllables: Nean-der-thal.

It's pronounced as /niˈændərˌθɔl/.

What is synonym and antonym for Neanderthal?

In the thesaurus, “Neanderthal” has 25 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for Neanderthal along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for Neanderthal

  • animal
  • barbarian
  • barbaric
  • brute
  • caveman
  • clown
  • hulk
  • idiot
  • loser
  • lump
  • lunatic
  • moron
  • mutt
  • natural
  • primitive
  • rude
  • savage
  • skunk
  • snake
  • stupid
  • troglodyte
  • turkey
  • uncivilized
  • villain
  • wild

Antonyms for Neanderthal

  • brain
  • civilized
  • genius
  • intellectual
  • sage
  • sophisticated
  • thinker

Meanings of Neanderthal

  • noun
    1. A specimen of the now extinct species Homo neanderthalensis.
    2. A primitive person.
  • adjective
    1. Of or pertaining to Homo neanderthalensis.
    2. Old-fashioned, opposed to change (in allusion to Homo neanderthalensis).
    3. Of or pertaining to the Neander Valley in Germany.

Example Sentences

  • Neanderthal fossils provide crucial insights into human evolution.
  • Researchers are still unraveling the mysteries of Neanderthal culture and behavior.
  • Evidence suggests that modern humans interbred with Neanderthals thousands of years ago.
  • The discovery of a new Neanderthal burial site has sparked excitement among archaeologists.
  • Neanderthal tools and artifacts offer clues about their technological advancements.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to Neanderthal, such as: animal, barbarian, barbaric, brain, brute, caveman, civilized.

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