anthropoid

[ an-thruh-poid ]

/ ˈæn θrəˌpɔɪd /

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adjective

resembling humans.

Anthropology, Zoology. belonging or pertaining to the group of primates characterized by a relatively flat face, dry nose, small immobile ears, and forward-facing eyes, comprising New World monkeys, Old World monkeys, and apes, including humans: these primates were formerly classified into their own suborder, Anthropoidea, which has been supplanted by the more inclusive suborder Haplorhini.See also haplorhine.

noun

anthropoid ape.

Origin of anthropoid

First recorded in 1825–35; anthropo-, + -oid

OTHER WORDS FROM anthropoid

an·thro·poi·dal, adjectivepseu·do·an·thro·poid, adjective

Words nearby anthropoid

anthropocentrism, anthropogenesis, anthropogenic, anthropogeography, anthropography, anthropoid, anthropoid ape, Anthropoidea, anthropoid pelvis, anthropol., anthropolatry

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Example sentences from the Web for anthropoid

This left them, in the end, with “rhinoceros” and “anthropoid.”
Portrait of the Consummate Con Man|John Lardner|May 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They summoned Mr. Rizzo and desired him to spell the word “anthropoid.”
Portrait of the Consummate Con Man|John Lardner|May 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In and among the rest he inserted the words “rhinoceros” and “anthropoid.”
Portrait of the Consummate Con Man|John Lardner|May 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This conformation reminds us throughout of the brain of the anthropoid apes.
The Mind of the Child, Part II|W. Preyer

All the anthropoid apes are certainly intelligent enough to do this, if it should prove advantageous to them.
Man And His Ancestor|Charles Morris
Of the anthropoid apes of Europe, probably numerous in individuals, a few remains of one or two species alone survive.
Man And His Ancestor|Charles Morris
Some fossil remains bring modern man nearer the anthropoid type.
The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4)|J. Arthur Thomson
The greatest moment in the history of the human family was the discovery of fire by an anthropoid of genius.
Unicorns|James Huneker

British Dictionary definitions for anthropoid

anthropoid

/ (ˈænθrəˌpɔɪd) /

adjective

resembling man

resembling an ape; apelike

of or relating to the suborder Anthropoidea

noun

any primate of the suborder Anthropoidea, including monkeys, apes, and manCompare prosimian

Derived forms of anthropoid

anthropoidal, adjective

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Medical definitions for anthropoid

anthropoid

[ ăn′thrə-poid′ ]

adj.

Resembling human beings in structure and form.

Of or belonging to the family of great apes including the gorilla, chimpanzee, and orangutan.

Resembling or characteristic of an ape; apelike.

单词	anthropoid
释义	anthropoid [ an-thruh-poid ] / ˈæn θrəˌpɔɪd / SEE SYNONYMS FOR anthropoid ON THESAURUS.COM adjective resembling humans. Anthropology, Zoology. belonging or pertaining to the group of primates characterized by a relatively flat face, dry nose, small immobile ears, and forward-facing eyes, comprising New World monkeys, Old World monkeys, and apes, including humans: these primates were formerly classified into their own suborder, Anthropoidea, which has been supplanted by the more inclusive suborder Haplorhini.See also haplorhine. noun anthropoid ape. Origin of anthropoid First recorded in 1825–35; anthropo-, + -oid OTHER WORDS FROM anthropoid an·thro·poi·dal, adjectivepseu·do·an·thro·poid, adjective Words nearby anthropoid anthropocentrism, anthropogenesis, anthropogenic, anthropogeography, anthropography, anthropoid, anthropoid ape, Anthropoidea, anthropoid pelvis, anthropol., anthropolatry Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for anthropoid This left them, in the end, with “rhinoceros” and “anthropoid.” Portrait of the Consummate Con Man\|John Lardner\|May 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They summoned Mr. Rizzo and desired him to spell the word “anthropoid.” Portrait of the Consummate Con Man\|John Lardner\|May 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In and among the rest he inserted the words “rhinoceros” and “anthropoid.” Portrait of the Consummate Con Man\|John Lardner\|May 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This conformation reminds us throughout of the brain of the anthropoid apes. The Mind of the Child, Part II\|W. Preyer All the anthropoid apes are certainly intelligent enough to do this, if it should prove advantageous to them. Man And His Ancestor\|Charles Morris Of the anthropoid apes of Europe, probably numerous in individuals, a few remains of one or two species alone survive. Man And His Ancestor\|Charles Morris Some fossil remains bring modern man nearer the anthropoid type. The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4)\|J. Arthur Thomson The greatest moment in the history of the human family was the discovery of fire by an anthropoid of genius. Unicorns\|James Huneker British Dictionary definitions for anthropoid anthropoid / (ˈænθrəˌpɔɪd) / adjective resembling man resembling an ape; apelike of or relating to the suborder Anthropoidea noun any primate of the suborder Anthropoidea, including monkeys, apes, and manCompare prosimian Derived forms of anthropoid anthropoidal, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to anthropoid primate, humanoid, monkey, gibbon, orang, chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan Medical definitions for anthropoid anthropoid [ ăn′thrə-poid′ ] adj. Resembling human beings in structure and form. Of or belonging to the family of great apes including the gorilla, chimpanzee, and orangutan. Resembling or characteristic of an ape; apelike. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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anthropoid

adjective

noun

Origin of anthropoid

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British Dictionary definitions for anthropoid

adjective

noun

Derived forms of anthropoid

Words related to anthropoid

Medical definitions for anthropoid

adj.