1. of or relating to the family of great apes
Usage: scientific

1. a member of the family of great apes including chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans
Usage: scientific

Examples

• The researcher studied pongid behavior in the wild.
• Chimpanzees are the most closely related pongid species to humans.
• The zoo’s pongid exhibit featured gorillas and orangutans.
• Scientists compared pongid and human DNA sequences.
• The pongid family does not include smaller primates like monkeys.