primatologist

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noun

pri·​ma·​tol·​o·​gist ˌprī-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jəst How to pronounce primatologist (audio)
: a specialist in primatology

primatology

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noun

pri·​ma·​tol·​o·​gy -ə-jē How to pronounce primatology (audio)
plural primatologies
: the study of members of the order Primates especially other than recent humans (Homo sapiens)
primatological adjective

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“Primatologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/primatologist. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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