Hominid
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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.
It is also commonly, but incorrectly, used by scientists and others to refer to prehistoric cave men alone. Most dictionaries still use this latter definition.