Meaning of the word hominids in English

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

hominids

US /ˈhɑːmɪnɪdz/
UK /ˈhɒmɪnɪdz/

Plural Noun

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

Example:
Early hominids developed tools for hunting and gathering.
The study of hominids provides insights into human evolution.
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