Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

orang

noun

/ɔːˈræŋ/

Definition

A primate that is native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, known for its distinctive reddish-brown hair and intelligence.

Examples

The orang weighs between 50 to 100 kg and can live up to 30 years in the wild.
Due to deforestation, the population of orangutans is critically endangered.
Orangutans are known for using tools to extract ants and other insects from bark.

Meaning

The term ‘orang’ is commonly associated with the orangutan, a species of great ape recognized for its high level of cognitive abilities and social behaviors.