Macaque

Synonyms of macaque

• primate
• ape
• monkey

Collocations of macaque

Japanese macaque

Frequency: 80 %

The Japanese macaque, also known as the snow monkey, is native to Japan.

rhesus macaque

Frequency: 70 %

The rhesus macaque is commonly used in medical research.

long-tailed macaque

Frequency: 60 %

The long-tailed macaque is found in Southeast Asia.

wild macaque

Frequency: 45 %

The wild macaque foraged for food in the forest.

barbary macaque

Frequency: 35 %

The Barbary macaque is native to North Africa.

Idiomatic Expressions for macaque

• Phrase: monkey see, monkey do
  Meaning: to imitate others without thinking
  Usage: Children often learn by monkey see, monkey do.