great ape

Definition

A large non-human primate, such as a gorilla, an orangutan, or a chimpanzee.

Example Sentences

• "Long before people thought in terms of evolution […] great apes were often confused with humans."
• "This wrinkled layer of gray matter that's highly developed in humans and other great apes, as well as whales, dolphins, and elephants, helps coordinate complex cognitive processes."

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