1. resembling a human being in form
2. relating to or characteristic of the anthropoid apes
Usage: scientific

1. any of the higher primates including humans and the great apes
Usage: scientific

Examples

• The robot had an anthropoid appearance that made it seem almost human.
• Scientists studied the anthropoid features of early human ancestors.
• Chimpanzees and gorillas are anthropoid apes.
• The anthropoid primates share many characteristics with humans.
• Fossils of ancient anthropoids provide clues about human evolution.
• The anthropoid skull showed a larger brain capacity than earlier species.