simian
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- noun
- /ˈsɪmiən/
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simio
- One is for humans and one is for simians.
- simian virus
- simian immunodeficiency
The reason why we're successful over other simians is that we have this capacity to feel empathy for each other, to cooperate with each other.
- The reason why we're successful over other simians is that we have this capacity to feel empathy for each other, to cooperate with each other.
Examples
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By the mid-1980s, researchers had identified a similar virus in captive laboratory primates: simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV).
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At the moment, your two simian friends and sponsors are free on bail.
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Luckily for us, none of the simians knew how to swim.
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We were about a half mile ahead of them when several of the simians spotted us in a clearing.
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The monkeys that live in the forests of West Africa have long been infected by a virus called the simian influenza.
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The reason why we're successful over other simians is that we have this capacity to feel empathy for each other, to cooperate with each other.
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The researchers studied the behavior of a group of simians in their natural habitat.
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While visiting the zoo, the children were amazed by the playful antics of the simians.
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The documentary provided fascinating insights into the social structures of different simian species.
Synonyms
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A mammal like a monkey, ape, or human
Surface Forms
Etymology
Simian comes from the Latin word simia, which means 'ape' or 'monkey', so a simian is an ape or a monkey.