Meaning ofchimpanzeein English

Noun

1. a primate species native to Africa; closely related to humans
   The chimpanzee is a highly intelligent primate species.
2. a great ape species in the genus Pan; closest human relative
   Chimpanzees are great apes that live in large communities.
3. a member of the genus Pan (including bonobos)
   In the genus Pan, chimpanzees and bonobos are closely related species.