noun
- Scientists who study primates, including apes, monkeys, and lemurs, in their behavior, evolution, and ecology.
Usage: Plural form of primatologist; Academic/scientific term
Examples
- Primatologists have observed complex social structures in chimpanzee communities.
- The research team of primatologists spent five years studying gorillas in their natural habitat.
- Many primatologists believe that understanding primate behavior helps us learn about human evolution.
- Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey were pioneering primatologists who revolutionized the field.
- Primatologists use various methods to track and document primate populations in the wild.