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chimpanzee

n.
B1 Intermediate US //tʃɪmˈpænzi// UK //tʃˌɪmpɐnzˈiː// chim·panzee

n. a large, strong ape with dark skin and a flat face. They live in Africa and are very similar to humans in their behavior and intelligence.

n. a large, robust primate of the genus Pan, native to the forests of central and western Africa. Characterized by a lack of a tail and a highly developed social structure.


SIMPLE

The chimpanzee used a stick to fish for termites.

CONTEXTUAL

Researchers observed a chimpanzee using tools to open nuts, showing a level of intelligence previously thought to be unique to humans.

COMPLEX

The study of chimpanzee social dynamics has provided profound insights into the evolutionary roots of human cooperation and conflict resolution within complex group structures.

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Origin

The first recorded use of the name chimpanzee dates to 1738. The name is derived from an unspecified Bantu language of Angola (compare Vili ci-mpenzi), probably brought to the English language via French chimpanzé.

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