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orangutan Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A large, critically endangered great ape native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra in Southeast Asia, characterized by its reddish-brown hair, long arms, and highly intelligent, largely arboreal lifestyle.
Usage Example
"The researchers set up cameras in the Bornean canopy to study the feeding habits of the elusive ape."
Strong
ape
primate
Weak
hominid
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Orangutan. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/orangutan