| 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  b.  : extremely old-fashioned or out-of-date   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 |