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AUSTRALOPITHECUS Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word australopithecus. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word australopithecus. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for AUSTRALOPITHECUS

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ancestor
nounn
noun

• someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

fossil
nounn
adjective

• characteristic of a fossil

noun

• someone whose style is out of fashion

• the remains (or an impression) of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age and that has been excavated from the soil

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

primate
nounn
noun

• a senior clergyman and dignitary

• any placental mammal of the order Primates; has good eyesight and flexible hands and feet

genus australopithecus
nounn
noun

• extinct genus of African hominid

Best Hypernyms For AUSTRALOPITHECUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for australopithecus, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (1)
mammal genus

Alternatives for ANCESTOR

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