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Vocabulary Entry
primates
|noun • verb
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N
noun
Any member of the order Primates, which includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians.
Example Sentences
"The study of primates helps us understand human evolution."
"Lemurs are one of the most well-known types of primates."
"Conservation efforts are critical for the survival of endangered primates."
V
verb
To relate to or classify as primates; to act in a manner characteristic of primates.
Example Sentences
"Scientists primate the behaviors of various species in the wild."
"It's interesting to see how some researchers primate human traits in apes."
"They decided to primate the species based on their social structures."