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The term '''hominid''' is used by modern biologists to refer to humans, as well as the great apes, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and their ancestors up to several millions of years ago.
 
The term '''hominid''' is used by modern biologists to refer to humans, as well as the great apes, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and their ancestors up to several millions of years ago.
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It is also used incorrectly to refer to [[prehistory|prehistoric]] [[cave men]] alone. Several dictionaries still use this latter definition.
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It is also commonly used by scientists and others to refer to [[prehistory|prehistoric]] [[cave men]] alone. Most dictionaries still use this latter definition.
    
[[Category:Hominid]]
 
[[Category:Hominid]]
 
[[Category:Evolution]]
 
[[Category:Evolution]]
 
[[Category:Biology]]
 
[[Category:Biology]]

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