anthropoid /ˈænθɹəpɔɪd/adjective 3noun 1forms 3 adjective3 •Having characteristics of a human, usually in terms of shape or appearance. •Having characteristics of an ape. •Of the pelvis, having an anteroposterior diameter equal or exceeding the transverse diameter. noun1 •An anthropoid animal.Here and there a little group of shattered Indians marked where one of the anthropoids had turned to bay, and sold his life dearly. — 1912 formsanthropoids · more anthropoid · most anthropoid