anthropoid

[ an-thruh-poid ]

/ ˈæn θrəˌpɔɪd /

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adjective

resembling humans.

belonging or pertaining to the primate suborder Anthropoidea, characterized by a relatively flat face, dry nose, small immobile ears, and forward-facing eyes, comprising humans, apes, Old World monkeys, and New World monkeys.Compare prosimian.

noun

anthropoid ape.

Words nearby anthropoid

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

Origin of anthropoid

First recorded in 1825–35, anthropoid is from the Greek word anthropoeidḗs in the shape of a man. See anthropo-, -oid

OTHER WORDS FROM anthropoid

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

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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.

anthropoid

adjective

noun

Words related to anthropoid

Words nearby anthropoid

Origin of anthropoid

OTHER WORDS FROM anthropoid

Example sentences from the Web for anthropoid

British Dictionary definitions for anthropoid

adjective

noun

Derived forms of anthropoid

Medical definitions for anthropoid

adj.