anthropoid

UK
/ˈænθrəpɔɪd/
US
/ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

Translations

anthropoidnoun
anthropoids
pl
UK
/ˈæn.θrə.pɔɪd/
US
/ˈæn.θrə.pɔɪd/
The anthropoid was discovered in the ancient cave.
Антропоид был обнаружен в древней пещере.
Synonyms
manlike creature
anthropoidadjective
more anthropoid
Comp.
most anthropoid
Super.
UK
/ˈænθrəpɔɪd/
US
/ˈænθrəpɔɪd/
The anthropoid features of the statue were striking.
Антропоидные черты статуи были поразительными.

Definitions

anthropoidnoun
A primate of a group that includes monkeys, apes, and humans.
The anthropoid's skeletal structure is remarkably similar to that of humans.
A robot or being that resembles a human in form.
The science fiction novel featured an anthropoid that could mimic human emotions.
anthropoidadjective
Resembling a human being in form.
The statue had an anthropoid shape, making it look almost lifelike.
Relating to the group of higher primates, which includes monkeys, apes, and humans.
The anthropoid features of the fossil suggested it belonged to an early ancestor of modern primates.