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primatology

[ prahy-muh-tol-uh-jee ]

noun

  1. the branch of zoology dealing with the primates.


primatology

/ ˌpraɪməˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the branch of zoology that is concerned with the study of primates
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primatology

/ prī′mə-tŏlə-jē /

  1. The scientific study of primates.
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Derived Forms

  • ˌprimaˈtologist, noun
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Other Words From

  • pri·ma·to·log·i·cal [prahy-m, uh, -tl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
  • prima·tolo·gist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of primatology1

First recorded in 1940–45; primate + -o- + -logy
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Example Sentences

He further adds "These findings could expand the potential applications of such techniques in studies of animal psychology and wild primatology."

As Junger writes about the meanings of freedom and community, he occasionally swerves into boxing strategy, labor history and primatology.

“It seemed like it all could sort of fit together, in this cool way, this primatology data to actually test this idea about human cognition,” she says.

In an accessible and enlightening style, she takes us with her on her journeys to primatology research sites in Puerto Rico and Kenya, and to cutting-edge biology and neuroscience laboratories in the United States.

But the university dealt with the initial complaint against Professor Zhang, a rising star in primatology who is about 40, through low-key, internal discipline.

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