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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

anthropoids

/ænˈθrɒpɔɪdz/ noun · British & US
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What does anthropoids mean?

noun

Mammals that are closely related to humans and are characterized by their upright posture and bipedal locomotion. Anthropoids include apes, monkeys, and lemurs.

Example

"The primatologist studied the behavior of the anthropoids in their natural habitat."

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