CEFR B2

orangutan

noun

Meaning

A large, highly intelligent great ape native to the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia, characterized by its shaggy reddish-brown fur and long, grasping arms.

Examples

  • Conservationists are working tirelessly to protect the remaining orangutan habitats from deforestation.
  • The orangutan showed remarkable problem-solving skills when it used a stick to reach the fruit.

Synonyms: ape, primate