Definition of Anthropoid
Anthropoid
an·thro·poid
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
resembling humans in physical form;
e.g. The animated movie features anthropoid cats that walk on two legs.
(adjective)
(zoology) relating to or resembling the group of higher primates, or the group of great apes specifically;
e.g. The zoo has a special building for the anthropoid animals like monkeys and apes.
(noun)
(zoology) any of the higher primates, especially the great apes;
e.g. This species classifies as an anthropoid even though it is smaller than other apes.
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