AUSTRALOPITHECINE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word australopithecine. (close relations)
australopithecines
Best Alternative Words for AUSTRALOPITHECINE
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ape | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all • someone who copies the words or behavior of another • person who resembles a nonhuman primate verb • imitate uncritically and in every aspect • represent in or produce a caricature of | ||||||||
hominid | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a primate of the family Hominidae adjective satellite • characterizing the family Hominidae, which includes Homo sapiens as well as extinct species of manlike creatures | ||||||||
human | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • characteristic of humanity • relating to a person • having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings noun • any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage | ||||||||
primate | nounn | |||||||
noun • a senior clergyman and dignitary • any placental mammal of the order Primates; has good eyesight and flexible hands and feet |