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/
Noun
a primate of a family (Hominidae) that includes humans and their fossil ancestors and also (in recent systems) at least the great apes
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Early hominids walked upright.
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The discovery of new fossil evidence sheds light on the evolution of hominids.