tarzan of the apes
Definition
Proper noun: - A fictional character: "Tarzan of the Apes" refers to the specific character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, a man who was orphaned in the African jungle as an infant and raised by a tribe of great apes.
Usage
- As a proper noun (name): The term is used as the name of the character and the title of the first novel in the series.
- The story of Tarzan of the Apes has been adapted into many films.
- In the novel Tarzan of the Apes, he first encounters other humans.
Advanced Usage
- Cultural archetype: The character's name is sometimes used generically to describe a person perceived as exceptionally strong, agile, or primitive, often living in or associated with the wilderness.
- The explorer, living alone in the forest for years, was dubbed a modern Tarzan of the Apes by the media.
Variants and Related Words
- Tarzan (n): The more common, shortened name for the character "Tarzan of the Apes".
- Everyone knows the character Tarzan.
- Lord Greystoke (n): The character's birth name and title within the fiction.
Synonyms
- Jungle lord: A descriptive synonym emphasizing his domain.
- Ape-man: A term describing his nature and upbringing.
Related Phrases
- Tarzan yell: The distinctive victory cry associated with the character.
- He let out a Tarzan yell as he swung on the rope.
Noun
- a man raised by apes who was the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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