Anthropoidean

/ˌænθroʊpɔɪˈdiːən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to the superfamily Anthropoidea of primates.

Etymology

From Greek 'anthropos' (human) + '-oidean' (relating to a category). This adjective describes members or characteristics of this primate group.

Kelly Says

An anthropoidean trait might be forward-facing eyes or complex social behavior—these are features that group humans, apes, and certain monkeys together as related primates.

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