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hominid

Pronunciation: /ˈhɒmɪnɪd/
Definition of hominid

noun

Zoology
  • a primate of a family (Hominidae) which includes humans and their fossil ancestors.

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin Hominidae (plural), from Latin homo, homin- 'man'

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