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Menschenaffe
/ˈmɛnʃəˌʔafə/
great ape
Der Menschenaffe ist eng mit dem Menschen verwandt.
The great ape is closely related to humans.
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.
The term is used in biological and evolutionary contexts to describe these primates.
Collocations
Menschenaffenartgreat ape speciesMenschenaffenforschunggreat ape research
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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