hominoid

Definitions


[ˈhɒmɪnɔɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a primate of a group that includes humans, their fossil ancestors, and the anthropoid apes


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Origin:
early 20th century: from Latin homo, homin- ‘human being’ + -oid


[ˈhɒmɪnɔɪd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to hominoid primates


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Origin:
early 20th century: from Latin homo, homin- ‘human being’ + -oid




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