hylobatic

/haɪləˈbætɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the gibbons and other lesser apes of the genus Hylobates

“The primatologist specialized in hylobatic behavior and social structures.”

2. noun

a member of the genus Hylobates

“The team encountered a rare hylobatic species deep in the rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • primates
  • simian

Antonyms

  • human