Definition of anthropoid

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an·thro·poid

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ADJECTIVE:

Resembling a human, especially in shape or outward appearance.
Of or belonging to the group of great apes of the family Pongidae, which includes the gorilla, chimpanzee, and orangutan.
Resembling or characteristic of an ape; apelike.

NOUN:

An ape of the family Pongidae. Also called anthropoid ape.

OTHER FORMS:
anthro·poidal (-poid

l) KEY (Adjective)

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