primatology
[ prahy-muh-tol-uh-jee ]
noun
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
Words Nearby primatology
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How to use primatology in a sentence
No one wants to criticize Jane Goodall—Dame Goodall—the soft-spoken, white-haired doyenne of primatology.
Jane Goodall’s Troubling, Error-Filled New Book, ‘Seeds of Hope’ | Michael Moynihan | March 26, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for primatology
primatology
/ (ˌpraɪməˈtɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
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
primatology
[ prī′mə-tŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of primates.
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