apeman

/ˈæpiːmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

an extinct or prehistoric human or human-like being

“The discovery of an apeman in the nearby cave was a major archaeological find.”

2. noun

a person who is uncivilized or unsophisticated

“Some people view him as an apeman who doesn’t understand modern technology.”

Synonyms

  • caveman
  • savage

Antonyms

  • civilized
  • sophisticated