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[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.

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