chimpanzee

/,tʃimpən'zi:/

Thân thiện

A young chimpanzee swings from a branch in the forest.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An intelligent, somewhat tree-dwelling (arboreal) ape native to the equatorial forests of Africa. It is known for its close genetic relationship to humans.

Usage

• The word "chimpanzee" is used as a countable noun to refer to an individual animal or the species as a whole. It is the common name for the species .

Examples

• Noun:
  • The chimpanzee used a stick to extract termites from a mound, demonstrating tool use.
  • Researchers study the social behavior of the chimpanzee.
  • We saw a family of chimpanzees in the sanctuary.

Advanced Usage

• "Chimpanzee" in scientific and conservation contexts: The term is used formally in biology, anthropology, and wildlife conservation.
  • The genome of the chimpanzee shares over 98% similarity with that of humans.
  • Protecting the habitat of the chimpanzee is a critical conservation goal.

Variants and Related Words

• Chimp (n): A common, informal shortening of "chimpanzee."
  • The chimp seemed very curious about the visitors.
• Pan troglodytes (n): The scientific (binomial) name for the common chimpanzee.
• Bonobo (n): , a closely related species sometimes called the "pygmy chimpanzee." This is a distinct species and not a variant of "chimpanzee."

Synonyms

• Ape: A broader category of tailless primates that includes chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans.
• Primate: The even broader order of mammals that includes apes, monkeys, lemurs, and humans.

Related Phrases

• Chimpanzee society: Refers to the complex social structure and interactions of chimpanzee groups.
  • The documentary explored the politics of chimpanzee society.
• Chimpanzee habitat: The natural environment where chimpanzees live.
  • Deforestation is rapidly destroying the chimpanzee habitat.

Học thuật

Noun

1. intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests

Từ đồng nghĩa

• chimp
• Pan troglodytes