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Neandertal (Noun)

Meaning

Extinct robust human of Middle Paleolithic in Europe and western Asia.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The Neandertal is closely related to modern humans, with many similar physical characteristics and behaviors observed in fossil records.
  • Recent studies have provided evidence that interbreeding between Neandertal and early Homo sapiens occurred in various parts of the world.
  • Anthropologists and archaeologists widely recognize the Neandertal as one of the closest extinct relatives to modern humans.
  • Neandertal fossils have been found in western Asia, Europe, and parts of the Middle East, giving a glimpse into their geographical range.
  • Linguistic and cultural abilities of the Neandertal have been the subject of debate, with many researchers suggesting a sophisticated level of cognitive abilities.

Synonyms

  • Neanderthal
  • Homo Sapiens Neanderthalensis
  • Neanderthal Man
  • Neandertal Man

Hypernyms

  • Man
  • Human
  • Homo

Related Words

  • Neandertal (adjective)
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