1. of or relating to the family Hominidae, which includes humans and great apes
Usage: technical; used in anthropology and biology

1. a member of the family Hominidae; a human or great ape
Usage: technical; used in anthropology and biology

Examples

• Hominian fossils provide evidence of human evolution over millions of years.
• Scientists study hominian behavior to understand the origins of human society.
• The hominian family includes gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and humans.
• Hominian characteristics such as bipedalism distinguish this group from other primates.
• Researchers discovered hominian remains in the African rift valley.