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PRIMATES Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word primates. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word primates. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PRIMATES

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anthropoids
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• person who resembles a nonhuman primate

• any member of the suborder Anthropoidea including monkeys and apes and hominids

adjective satellite

• resembling apes

• resembling human beings

apes
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

monkeys
nounn
noun

• any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

• one who is playfully mischievous

verb

• play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

• do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

simians
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• relating to or resembling an ape

noun

• an ape or monkey

archpriest
nounn
noun

• a senior clergyman and dignitary

hierarch
nounn
noun

• a person who holds a high position in a hierarchy

• a senior clergyman and dignitary

prelate
nounn
noun

• a senior clergyman and dignitary

high priest
nounn
noun

• a preeminent authority or major proponent of a movement or doctrine

• a senior clergyman and dignitary

Best Hypernyms For PRIMATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for primates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
animal eutherian mammal placental priest
Phrases (2)
eutherian mammalplacental mammal

Alternatives for ANTHROPOIDS

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