Meaning of the word humanoid in English

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

humanoid

US /ˈhjuː.mə.nɔɪd/
UK /ˈhjuː.mə.nɔɪd/
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Adjective

1.

having an appearance or character resembling that of a human

Example:
The researchers developed a humanoid robot that can walk and talk.
The movie features humanoid aliens from a distant galaxy.

Noun

1.

a being or creature that resembles a human

Example:
The science fiction novel describes a world inhabited by humanoids.
The humanoid was programmed to perform household chores.
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