primatologists

/ˌpraɪməˈtɑlədʒɪsts/
noun
  1. Scientists who study primates (monkeys, apes, lemurs, and related animals).
    • The primatologists published a paper on how gorillas communicate with each other.
    • Many primatologists work in tropical forests to study monkey behavior.
    • Primatologists observed the chimpanzees using tools to crack nuts.