Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Chimpanzee

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Pan troglodytes, a species of great ape native to the savannas and forests of Africa, and believed by biologists to be the closest extant relative to humans along with the bonobo.
  2. 2
    intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests wordnet
  3. 3
    A member of the genus Pan, including the bonobo which was formerly known as the pygmy chimpanzee. broadly

Etymology

The first recorded use of the name chimpanzee dates to 1738. The name is derived from an unspecified Bantu language of Angola (compare Vili ci-mpenzi), probably brought to the English language via French chimpanzé.

See also for "chimpanzee"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: chimpanzee