#antropoid

• Anthropoid — Resembling or presenting anatomical and behavioral characteristics similar to those of humans. As a neuter noun (in the plural antropoide), it denotes a group of higher primates (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, and gibbon) belonging to the Anthropoidea suborder, characterized by the absence of a tail, advanced brain development, and partial bipedal posture.
• Anthropoid ape — The feminine form of 'antropoid'; describes a species of higher primates, an anatomical structure, or a behavioral manifestation exhibiting striking similarities to those of the human species. As a noun, it denotes a great ape from the Anthropoidea suborder (such as a female chimpanzee or gorilla) noted for the absence of a tail and a highly developed brain.