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hominoid

Syllabification: (hom·i·noid)
Pronunciation: /ˈhäməˌnoid/
Zoology
Definition of hominoid

noun

  • a primate of a group that includes humans, their fossil ancestors, and the great apes.
    • Superfamily Hominoidea: families Hominidae and Pongidae

adjective

  • of or relating to primates of the hominoid group; hominid or pongid.

Origin:

early 20th century: from Latin homo, homin- 'human being' + -oid

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