Chimpanzee Meaning in English

word

US

tʃɪmˈpænzi

chim-PAN-zee

UK

tʃˌɪmpɐnzˈiː

chim-PAN-zee

Definition

A chimpanzee is a large, intelligent African ape closely related to humans, known for using tools and living in groups.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal or scientific contexts. Plural: 'chimpanzees'. Often shortened to 'chimp' in spoken English. Used mostly for the animal, not for people. Distinct from 'monkey'—chimpanzees are great apes, not monkeys.

• Spanish: chimpancé
• Portuguese (BR): chimpanzé
• Portuguese (PT): chimpanzé
• Chinese (Simplified): 黑猩猩
• Chinese (Traditional): 黑猩猩
• Hindi: चिम्पांजी
• Arabic: شمبانزي
• Bengali: শিম্পাঞ্জি
• Russian: шимпанзе
• Japanese: チンパンジー
• Vietnamese: tinh tinh
• Korean: 침팬지
• Turkish: şempanze
• Urdu: چِمپینزی
• Indonesian: simpanse

Example Sentences

A chimpanzee has long arms and black hair.

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The chimpanzee lives in the forest with its group.

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The baby chimpanzee plays with its mother.

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Scientists study chimpanzees to learn about human behavior.

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Did you know a chimpanzee can use sticks to find food?

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At the zoo, the chimpanzees were swinging from tree to tree.

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