noun a primate of a family (Hominidae) that includes humans and their fossil ancestors
adjective relating to or characteristic of humans or their ancestors
In anthropology, the term hominid refers to any member of the family Hominidae, which includes modern humans, extinct human species, and their ancestors.
Hominid is used in evolutionary biology to study the evolutionary history and relationships of humans and their closest relatives.
Primatologists use the term hominid to refer to great apes, including chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans, as well as humans.
In paleontology, hominid is used to describe fossilized remains of early human ancestors and related species.
Hominid is often used in the context of discussing human evolution and the relationship between modern humans and their ancestors in works of fiction, non-fiction, and academic writing.
Psychologists may refer to hominids when discussing the cognitive and behavioral similarities and differences between humans and other primates in the context of evolutionary psychology.