Neandertal Man (Noun)
Meaning
Extinct robust human of Middle Paleolithic in Europe and western Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The discovery of the Neandertal man in the Neander Valley in Germany provided significant insights into human evolution.
- Neandertal man is believed to have coexisted with early Homo sapiens in certain parts of Europe and western Asia.
- Studies of Neandertal man fossils have revealed a robust build and prominent forehead, nose, and jaw.
- The Neandertal man's ability to adapt to cold climates allowed them to thrive in Ice Age Europe.
- The extinction of Neandertal man around 40,000 years ago remains a topic of debate among scientists and researchers.