Meaning of the word hominid in English

What does hominid mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hominid

US /ˈhɑː.mɪ.nɪd/
UK /ˈhɒm.ɪ.nɪd/
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Noun

a primate of a family (Hominidae) that includes humans and their fossil ancestors and also (in recent systems) at least the great apes

Example:
Early hominids walked upright.
The discovery of new fossil evidence sheds light on the evolution of hominids.