# anthropoid

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈænθɹəpɔɪd/ · frequency rank #82,998

## Definitions
1. Having characteristics of a human, usually in terms of shape or appearance.
2. Having characteristics of a human, usually in terms of shape or appearance.
3. Having characteristics of an ape.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀνθρωποειδής (anthrōpoeidḗs). By surface analysis, anthrop- + -oid.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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