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Meaning of monkey
The primary meaning of the word "monkey" refers to a primate mammal that belongs to the order Simiiformes, excluding apes.
Etymology of monkey
The word "monkey" originates from the Middle English word "monke" or "monk", which referred to a monkey or an ape, and is possibly derived from the Old French word "monoc", meaning "monkey" or "ape".
The term has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to various primates, including apes and prosimians.
Over time, the meaning of the word has evolved to exclude apes and refer specifically to simian primates.
Synonyms
ape
primate
simian
gorilla
chimpanzee
orangutan
lemur
prosimian
capuchin
macaque
mandrill
baboon
langur
squirrel monkey
tamarin
marmoset
gibbon
siamang
howler
spider monkey
colobus
uakari
saki
titi
owl monkey
night monkey
proboscis monkey
pygmy marmoset
talapoin
vervet
guereza
patas
mangabey
agouti
kinkajou
olingo
coati
raccoon
lemurine
lorises
bushbaby
potto
galago
Definitions
- A primate mammal that belongs to the order Simiiformes, excluding apes, typically having a long tail and living in trees.
- A mischievous or cunning person, especially a child.
- A person who imitates or mimics another, often in a clumsy or unskilled way.
Usage Examples
- The monkey swung from tree to tree with ease, its long tail acting as a counterbalance.
- The child was being a little monkey, climbing all over the furniture and causing mischief.
- The researcher studied the behavior of monkeys in their natural habitat, observing their social interactions and foraging patterns.