noun
- members of the biological family that includes modern humans and their extinct ancestors and relatives
Usage: scientific; anthropology
Examples
- Scientists discovered fossils of ancient hominids in Africa.
- The study of hominids helps us understand human evolution.
- Early hominids walked upright millions of years ago.
- Researchers compare the skulls of different hominid species.
- The museum displays reconstructions of various hominids.
- Hominids developed tools before modern humans appeared.