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Etymology

From anthrop- +‎ -oid.

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Adjective

anthropoid (comparative more anthropoid, superlative most anthropoid)

  1. Having characteristics of a human, usually in terms of shape or appearance.
    1. (anatomy, in pelvimetry) Of the pelvis, having an anteroposterior diameter equal or exceeding the transverse diameter.
  2. Having characteristics of an ape.

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Noun

anthropoid (plural anthropoids)

  1. An anthropoid animal.

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