Hominid

Hominids are a family of primates that includes humans and our closest relatives, such as chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans. They share common ancestors and have characteristics like larger brains relative to body size, upright walking ability, and complex social behaviors. The term “hominid” encompasses both these modern species and extinct ancestors that are part of our evolutionary history. Overall, hominids are defined by their evolutionary connection to humans and their traits related to intelligence, tool use, and social organization.