anthropoid
anth
ˈænθ
ānth
ro
poid
ˌpɔɪd
poyd
British pronunciation
/ˈænθɹəpˌɔ‍ɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "anthropoid"in English

anthropoid
01

having characteristics similar to those of humans

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Examples
The robot had an anthropoid design with limbs and a face.
02

having physical traits similar to those of non-human primates

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The sculpture depicted an anthropoid figure with elongated arms.
Anthropoid
01

a primate belonging to the group that includes monkeys, apes, and humans, characterized by forward-facing eyes, larger brains, and more human-like features compared to other primates

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Chimpanzees, gorillas, and humans are all anthropoids.
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