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adj. Similar to an ape in appearance or movement.

adj. Given to servile imitation.

adj. resembling apes

adj. being or given to servile imitation

"Once known as apelike barbarians, the Irish were now able to show themselves as the most selfless and patriotic civil servants."

nonhuman    imitative   

simia   

land-dwelling    ape-like    Stone Age    monkey-like    agriculture-based    gorillalike    eel-like    ground-hugging    squirrel-like    seven-fingered