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    anthropoid

    anthropoid - Dictionary definition and meaning for word anthropoid

    Definition
    (noun) person who resembles a nonhuman primate
    Synonyms : ape
    Definition
    (noun) any member of the suborder Anthropoidea including monkeys and apes and hominids Definition
    (adj) resembling apes
    Synonyms : anthropoidal , apelike
    Definition
    (adj) resembling human beings
    Synonyms : manlike
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for anthropoid

Many of u must be knowing that anthropology is study of human beings. I think anthropoid is the root word for anthropology.

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anthro= human and poloroid photo = exactly similar so anthropoid is exactly similar to humans

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ANTHROPOID<===> मानवकार (pr. \\manavakar \\ )[Adjective] Example:Monkeys are anthoropoid ancestors of modern humans."

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root "anthro" in this word means "human" and hence something resembling human beings.

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Always remember antro- means related to humans.

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