Pronunciation:
/ˈni .æn.dər.ˌθæl.ɪ.zəm/
(NEE-an-der-THAL-izm)
Definition:
1. The state or practice of tapping into raw, instinct-driven energy; expressing oneself in a primal, unrefined, untamed way.
2. Creativity, emotion, or behavior stripped of social rules, logic, or polish; letting pure bodily expression dominate thought or action.
3. A deliberate embrace of ancient, almost pre-human intensity in art, movement, sound, or life—an uncaged channeling of primal forces.
Etymology:
Derived from Neanderthal, the extinct human species known for their raw physicality and survival instincts, with the suffix -ism indicating a practice or philosophy. The word captures the idea of consciously accessing primal, unrefined human instincts as a method of expression or creation.
Why it’s important:
Modern life often dulls instinct and suppresses raw energy in favor of civility and polish. Neanderthalism fills the gap between mundane behavior and unfiltered, primal authenticity—it’s the tool for creators, performers, and thinkers who want to harness pure, bodily, instinctive power.
/ˈni .æn.dər.ˌθæl.ɪ.zəm/
(NEE-an-der-THAL-izm)
Definition:
1. The state or practice of tapping into raw, instinct-driven energy; expressing oneself in a primal, unrefined, untamed way.
2. Creativity, emotion, or behavior stripped of social rules, logic, or polish; letting pure bodily expression dominate thought or action.
3. A deliberate embrace of ancient, almost pre-human intensity in art, movement, sound, or life—an uncaged channeling of primal forces.
Etymology:
Derived from Neanderthal, the extinct human species known for their raw physicality and survival instincts, with the suffix -ism indicating a practice or philosophy. The word captures the idea of consciously accessing primal, unrefined human instincts as a method of expression or creation.
Why it’s important:
Modern life often dulls instinct and suppresses raw energy in favor of civility and polish. Neanderthalism fills the gap between mundane behavior and unfiltered, primal authenticity—it’s the tool for creators, performers, and thinkers who want to harness pure, bodily, instinctive power.
“The vocalist abandoned all syntax, letting their inner neanderthalism roar through the speakers.”
“Some days, I just need to embrace neanderthalism and smash through the rules holding me back.”
“Some days, I just need to embrace neanderthalism and smash through the rules holding me back.”
by orsinian October 21, 2025
Get the Neanderthalismmug. A race of people in the Ratan Galaxy known as Vatians, instead of doing their own homework and being patient they tried to fuck themselves to death and make everyone else join. They pretend to be alive and use the Irish as a scapegoat.
The Vatians started project 'retarded little neanderthal' with 100% efficacy and providence, be happy don't worry life's short be an aashole.
by sinrlifemattrs October 17, 2025
Get the retarded little neanderthalmug. Person 1: OH. MY. GOSH. GUYS I JUST DISCOVERED THAT THE EARTH IS FLAT!
Person 2: Guys look! the Modern Neanderthal discovered so called "Blinker Fluid Tank"!
Person 2: Guys look! the Modern Neanderthal discovered so called "Blinker Fluid Tank"!
by MyNameIsNotJay September 5, 2022
Get the Modern Neanderthalmug. by Charming Dentist January 7, 2024
Get the Diseased Neanderthalmug. When you are having sexual encounters with an individual and you suddenly notice their ex's name is still tattooed on them you suddenly jizz on the name and use your dick to leave your mark
by Anne$pitz November 27, 2022
Get the The neanderthal markmug. Person 1: Are you addicted to abscesses?
Person 2: Yes.
Person 1: Truthful, realistic, annoyance, Neanderthals seperating genders entertained near domains esoterically redundant and retarded (v-sync)
Person 2: Yes.
Person 1: Truthful, realistic, annoyance, Neanderthals seperating genders entertained near domains esoterically redundant and retarded (v-sync)
by LeSouffleDeVersailles January 25, 2025
Get the Truthful, realistic, annoyance, Neanderthals seperating genders entertained near domains esoterically redundant and retarded (v-sync)mug. The kind of people (both male and female), who instinctively only care about breeding with a cute/attractive counterpart. They are usually not very well educated and spend their time in bars scouting for potential victims of their blissful ignorance on using others.
"Dude, check out that guy jumping through that group of fine girls..."
"Yeah mate! She's a total neo-neanderthal!"
"Yeah mate! She's a total neo-neanderthal!"
by Thedoragon November 24, 2017
Get the Neo-Neanderthalmug.