anthropoid ape

noun

Meaning

A primate belonging to the group that includes humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, characterized by a lack of a tail and a relatively large brain.

Examples

Biologists study the social structures of every known anthropoid ape to better understand human evolution.
The skeletal anatomy of an anthropoid ape shows significant similarities to that of a human.

Synonyms: primate, hominoid

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anthropoid ape

noun

Pronunciation: ˈænθrəpɔɪd eɪp

Definition

A primate belonging to the group that includes humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, characterized by a lack of a tail and a relatively large brain.

Examples

Biologists study the social structures of every known anthropoid ape to better understand human evolution.
The skeletal anatomy of an anthropoid ape shows significant similarities to that of a human.
Conservation efforts are critical to protecting the natural habitats of each endangered anthropoid ape species.

Synonyms of anthropoid ape

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