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apeman Meaning & Definition

What Does Apeman Mean?

Apeman is a noun that means A prehistoric man resembling an ape, especially one held to be a precursor to modern humans; a non-human australopithecine. It can also mean A human raised from childhood by apes (generally in reference to, or in imitation of, the fictional character Tarzan).

Apeman Definition (Noun)

  1. A prehistoric man resembling an ape, especially one held to be a precursor to modern humans; a non-human australopithecine.
  2. A human raised from childhood by apes (generally in reference to, or in imitation of, the fictional character Tarzan).
  3. A reputed or legendary, large, bipedal, ape-like creature, as Bigfoot or the Yeti, or a primitive australopithecine still extant today.

Noun

  1. A prehistoric man resembling an ape.

Synonyms of Apeman

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Word Forms & Grammar

apeman (plural apemen)

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Origin of Apeman

From ape +‎ man.

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