A chimpanzeea large African ape closely related to humans is a large, intelligentable to learn, understand, and solve problems well ape native to the forests of equatoriallocated near the Earth’s middle line, around the equator Africa. In everyday English, people often shorten it to chimp.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /tʃɪmpænˈzi/
Easy pronunciation: chimp-pan-ZEE (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress is on the last syllable.
Refers to the noun meaning an intelligent ape from equatorial African forests.
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Chimpanzee Meaning
a large African ape similar to a monkey, but more closely related to humans
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An intelligent ape that lives in the forests of equatorial Africa.
Example: We saw a chimpanzee swinging through the trees at the wildlife reserve.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- chimp — Common short form of chimpanzee
- Pan troglodytes — Scientific name for the species
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Chimpanzee Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- chimp
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse chimpanzee with monkey, but chimpanzees are apes, not monkeys.
- Pan troglodytes is the scientific name, not the everyday synonym most people would use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of chimpanzee?
A chimpanzee is a large, intelligent ape that lives in the forests of equatorial Africa.
What is a synonym for chimpanzee?
Chimp is the most common everyday synonym. Pan troglodytes is the scientific name.
Is a chimpanzee a monkey?
No. A chimpanzee is an ape, not a monkey.
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