The word "pongid" refers to a group of primates that includes great apes such as gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans. Synonyms for this word may include "hominids," "primates," or "apes." The term "hominid" specifically refers to any member of the family Hominidae, which includes humans as well as some extinct ancestors. "Primates" is a more general term that encompasses all of the different types of monkeys, apes, and lemurs. And "apes" is a commonly used term that specifically refers to the non-human members of the hominid family, which includes orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos.