humanoid

[ hyoo-muh-noidor, often, yoo- ]

adjective

1. having human characteristics or form; resembling human beings.

noun

1. a humanoid being:

   to search for humanoids in outer space.

humanoid

/ ˈhjuːməˌnɔɪd /

adjective

1. like a human being in appearance

noun

1. a being with human rather than anthropoid characteristics
2. (in science fiction) a robot or creature resembling a human being

Word History and Origins

Origin of humanoid¹

First recorded in 1915–20; human + -oid

Example Sentences

The auction house said the historic sale "launches a new frontier in the global art market, establishing the auction benchmark for an artwork by a humanoid robot".

From BBC

Mr Musk has previously said he was inspired by Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, which features humanoid robot Marvin the Paranoid Android.

From BBC

And he topped off his highly-produced event with a demonstration of a humanoid robot named Optimus, several of which performed dance moves for the crowd or served drinks.

From Los Angeles Times

Tesla boss Elon Musk says the electric vehicle car maker will start producing and using humanoid robots from next year.

From BBC

The asymmetrical nature of dragon-on-human or humanoid violence means most of those skirmishes are settled quickly.

From Salon