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Hominide
/hoˈmiːnɪdə/
What does "Hominide" mean in English?
hominidHominiden sind eine Familie der Primaten, zu der auch der Mensch gehört.
Hominids are a family of primates, which also includes humans.
How to use "Hominide" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
technical
A member of the biological family Hominidae, which includes modern humans and their closest extinct relatives (e.g., Neanderthals, Homo erectus).
Die Evolution der Hominiden zeigt eine enge Verwandtschaft zwischen Menschen und Schimpansen.
The evolution of hominids shows a close relationship between humans and chimpanzees.
Often used in paleontology and anthropology to describe human-like species.
Collocations
moderne Hominidenmodern hominidsausgestorbene Hominidenextinct hominids
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Remembering the term
Associate 'Hominide' with 'Homo sapiens' (modern humans) and extinct relatives like Neanderthals. The suffix '-idae' indicates a biological family, similar to 'Felidae' (cats).
Gold Rule
Biological classification
Hominidae is the family that includes humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans. 'Hominide' refers to any member of this family.
Word Origin
From Latin 'homo' (man) + '-idae' (family suffix in taxonomy), first coined in the 19th century for the biological classification of humans and their relatives.
Usage Notes
The term is primarily used in scientific contexts. In everyday language, 'Mensch' (human) or 'Affe' (ape) are more common.
Word Breakdown
Homo
human
root-idae
family suffix in taxonomy
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