Simian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪm.i.ən/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Simian is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to apes and monkeys.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to apes and monkeys.
More Meanings
- Bearing resemblance to an ape or monkey; apelike or monkeylike.
- An ape or monkey, especially an anthropoid (infraorder Simiiformes).
Example Sentences
The simians would require no special orientation courses to teach them the reasons for fighting, such as, “To make the world safe for Demagocracy,” or whatnot.
In “Benguelê” (which refers to slaves’ nostalgic longing for Africa) he makes extensive use of crouching, stooped bodies in a simian, loping walk, arms hanging loosely and head down to suggest tribal dances, rituals, animals, a precivilization.
Word Forms
- simians
Synonyms for simian
Depending on context, synonyms include apely, apish, monkeyish, simial, simious, anthropoid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ape, apely, pithecomorphic, apeptic, primatical, primatial.
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