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Hominid Definition & Meaning

hominid
adjective
  1. characterizing the family Hominidae, which includes Homo sapiens as well as extinct species of manlike creatures
noun
  1. a primate of the family Hominidae

"Hominid" in song lyrics

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  • "ceprano hominid"
    AOL — AOL
  • "bilzingsleben hominid"
    AOL — AOL
  • "cheat codes for alien hominid"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does hominid mean?
characterizing the family Hominidae, which includes Homo sapiens as well as extinct species of manlike creatures a primate of the family Hominidae
What part of speech is hominid?
Hominid is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does hominid have?
Hominid has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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