noun a member of the family of primates that includes humans, apes, and monkeys
adjective resembling a human being in form
In anthropology, 'anthropoid' refers to a primate of the group that includes monkeys, apes, and humans.
In biology, 'anthropoid' is used to describe a type of primate characterized by a higher degree of evolution compared to prosimians.
In evolutionary biology, 'anthropoid' is used to study the evolution and relationships of human-like primates.
In zoology, 'anthropoid' is a term used to classify primates that are more closely related to humans than other types of primates.
In paleoanthropology, 'anthropoid' is used to refer to ancient human ancestors and their evolutionary history.
In literature, the term 'anthropoid' may be used to describe a character or creature that resembles a human in appearance or behavior.
Psychologists may use the term 'anthropoid' when discussing theories of human evolution and the similarities between humans and other primates.
Anthropologists may use 'anthropoid' to refer to primates that are closely related to humans, such as apes and monkeys.
Biologists may use 'anthropoid' to describe a group of primates that includes humans, apes, and monkeys.