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anthropoid

adjective, noun
/ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

Meaning

Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.

Example Sentences

The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.

Synonyms

humanlike, manlike, primate, hominid

Antonyms

nonhuman, inhuman

Collocations

anthropoid ape, anthropoid features, anthropoid form

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