1. plural of cricetid; members of the family Cricetidae, a large family of rodents that includes hamsters, voles, lemmings, and New World rats and mice.
Usage: technical/zoological; plural form

Examples

• Cricetids are found across the Northern Hemisphere and South America.
• The family Cricetidae comprises over 600 species of cricetids.
• Many cricetids are adapted to cold climates and arctic environments.
• Hamsters and voles are common examples of cricetids.
• Researchers studied the genetic diversity of cricetids in North America.