hylobatian

/haɪˌloʊbæˈtiːən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the hylobatidae, a family of small, agile, and social primates.

“The hylobatian primates were observed swinging through the trees with incredible agility.”

2. noun

a member of the family hylobatidae.

“The hylobatian was found to be a highly social creature.”

3. noun

a fossil of a primate of the family hylobatidae.

“The paleontologist discovered a hylobatian fossil in the excavation site.”

Synonyms

  • ape
  • gibbon

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • ungulate