primatology
the branch of zoology dealing with the primates.
Origin of primatology
1Other words from primatology
- pri·ma·to·log·i·cal [prahy-muh-tl-oj-i-kuhl], /ˌpraɪ mə tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjective
- pri·ma·tol·o·gist, noun
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How to use primatology in a sentence
As a child, I dreamed of becoming a primatologist, and I had this idea of being in a jungle and living in a treehouse.
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British Dictionary definitions for primatology
/ (ˌpraɪməˈtɒlədʒɪ) /
the branch of zoology that is concerned with the study of primates
Derived forms of primatology
- primatologist, noun
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Scientific definitions for primatology
[ prī′mə-tŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of primates.
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