hominidae
/həˈmɪnɪdi/
noun
- The biological family that includes great apes (such as chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans) and humans.
- Chimpanzees and gorillas both belong to the family hominidae.
- The study of hominidae helps scientists understand human evolution.
- Hominidae is the scientific family that includes humans and our closest relatives among the apes.