A hominid is a member of the biological family Hominidae, which includes all the great apes and their ancestors. This group encompasses four extant (currently living) genera: humans (Homo), chimpanzees (Pan), gorillas (Gorilla), and orangutans (Pongo), as well as their extinct relatives and ancestors. Hominids are characterized by their larger brains relative to body size, complex social structures, and in the case of humans, advanced cognitive abilities and the use of language. The study of hominids includes aspects of anthropology, paleontology, and evolutionary biology, among other disciplines.
Define Hominid
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