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anthropoid
01
having characteristics similar to those of humans
Examples
The robot had an anthropoid design with limbs and a face.
The statue depicted an anthropoid figure with exaggerated human features.
02
having physical traits similar to those of non-human primates
Examples
The sculpture depicted an anthropoid figure with elongated arms.
The costume was deliberately anthropoid to evoke primal instincts.
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.
Anthropoids differ from prosimians in both anatomy and behavior.
