anthropoid
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poid
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Definition & Meaning of "anthropoid"in English

anthropoid
01

having characteristics similar to those of humans 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
The robot had an anthropoid design with limbs and a face. 
02

having physical traits similar to those of non-human primates 

Examples
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 

Examples
Chimpanzees, gorillas, and humans are all anthropoids. 
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