1. of, relating to, or belonging to the family Cebidae of New World monkeys
Usage: zoological term

1. a monkey of the family Cebidae, including capuchins, howler monkeys, and spider monkeys
Usage: zoological term

Examples

• Ceboid monkeys are native to Central and South America.
• The capuchin is a common ceboid species found in tropical forests.
• Ceboid primates are characterized by their prehensile tails and complex social behaviors.
• Scientists study ceboid evolution to understand primate development.
• The howler monkey is one of the largest ceboid species.