anthropoid ape

an·thro·poid ape

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-thruh-poid eyp]
- /ˈæn θrəˌpɔɪd eɪp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-thruh-poid eyp]
- /ˈæn θrəˌpɔɪd eɪp/

Definitions of anthropoid ape words

noun anthropoid ape any primate of the family Pongidae, having no tail, elongated arms, and a highly developed brain. The group includes gibbons, orang-utans, chimpanzees, and gorillas 3
noun anthropoid ape any tailless ape of the families Pongidae and Hylobatidae, anatomically resembling humans, and comprising the gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, gibbons and siamangs. 1

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Origin of anthropoid ape

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40

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Parts of speech for Anthropoid ape

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anthropoid ape popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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