Menschenaffe
/ˈmɛnʃəˌʔafə/noun★Intermediate
formal
A great ape, including species such as chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and bonobos, which are closely related to humans.
Menschenaffen teilen etwa 98% ihrer DNA mit dem Menschen.
Great apes share about 98% of their DNA with humans.
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The term is used in biological and evolutionary contexts to describe these primates.
Collocations
Menschenaffenartgreat ape speciesMenschenaffenforschunggreat ape research
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Scientific Context
Use 'Menschenaffe' when discussing evolutionary biology or primatology.
📖Word Origin
From 'Mensch' (human) + 'Affe' (ape), referring to primates closely related to humans.
📝Usage Notes
The term is primarily used in scientific and biological contexts to describe great apes.
Word Breakdown
Mensch
human
rootAffe
ape
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