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bonobo Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
An endangered species of great ape endemic to the Congo Basin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, distinguished from the closely related chimpanzee by its more slender build, matriarchal social structure, and frequent use of socio-sexual behavior to resolve conflicts.
Usage Example
"Researchers spent months in the dense rainforests of the Congo Basin observing how bonobos share food and cooperate to maintain peace within their communities."
Strong
ape
Weak
primate
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bonobo. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bonobo