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orangutang

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for orangutang.

Editorial note

On flip side the orangutang cut green energy subsidies on grade A farmland, which most likely wasn't happening anyway.

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Quick take

Alternative form of orangutan. [An arboreal ape, characterised by their shaggy reddish-brown coat and long arms, which comprise the genus Pongo, native to Borneo and Sumatra.]

Meaning at a glance

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noun

Alternative form of orangutan. [An arboreal ape, characterised by their shaggy reddish-brown coat and long arms, which comprise the genus Pongo, native to Borneo and Sumatra.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for orangutang.

noun

Alternative form of orangutan. [An arboreal ape, characterised by their shaggy reddish-brown coat and long arms, which comprise the genus Pongo, native to Borneo and Sumatra.]

Example sentences

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On flip side the orangutang cut green energy subsidies on grade A farmland, which most likely wasn't happening anyway.

2

Considering how orangutang's are our close genetic cousins, if the authors replaced each instance of 'orangutang' with 'human', their conclusions would still be largely correct yet there would be much more public backlash.

3

They may not grant rights to the photograph to The Orangutang Club and Dancehall.

4

A Gorilla or an Orangutang can do the same but as they don’t exhibit predatory behavior they would only do it when threatened.

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I've also seen a case where an orangutang was spotted using a 'spear' to catch fish.

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I now know that a) there is a company called Iceland (still don't know what they sell -- but I now know of it), b) they put together a compelling story, c) they are environmentally aware and care for cute animals, d) that I might not know how to pronounce orangutang.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use orangutang in a sentence?

On flip side the orangutang cut green energy subsidies on grade A farmland, which most likely wasn't happening anyway.

What does orangutang mean?

Alternative form of orangutan. [An arboreal ape, characterised by their shaggy reddish-brown coat and long arms, which comprise the genus Pongo, native to Borneo and Sumatra.]

What part of speech is orangutang?

orangutang is commonly used as noun.