orangutang

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Definition

Noun: 1. A large, long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra with arboreal habits: A great ape (Pongo), known for its distinctive reddish-brown hair, high intelligence, and primarily tree-dwelling (arboreal) lifestyle in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Usage and Examples
  • Noun:
    • The orangutang is one of humankind's closest living relatives.
    • Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of the critically endangered orangutang.
    • We observed a young orangutang skillfully moving through the forest canopy.
Advanced Usage
  • The term "orangutang" is a common, older, or variant spelling of the more standard modern term orangutan. Both refer to the same animal.
  • It is often used in historical texts or in certain regional dialects.
Variants and Related Words
  • Orangutan (n): The standard modern spelling for the ape.
  • Orangutans (n, plural): The plural form.
  • Pongo (n): The scientific genus name for orangutans.
Synonyms
  • Great ape: A broader category including orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos.
  • Ape: A general term for tailless primates, including orangutans.
Notes on Usage
  • While "orangutang" is widely understood, "orangutan" is the preferred spelling in most scientific and formal contexts.
  • The word originates from Malay and Indonesian words meaning "person of the forest" ().
Noun
  1. large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits

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