Meaning & use
Hominids
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Members of the biological family Hominidae, which includes humans and their extinct ancestors, as well as great apes in broader classifications.
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Fossil evidence shows early hominids walked upright millions of years ago.
Researchers study hominids to understand the evolutionary path leading to modern humans.
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Depending on classification, "hominid" can refer narrowly to human ancestors or more broadly to the great ape family, including gorillas and chimpanzees.
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