Synonyms for

Species

Verb / ˈspi:ʃi:z / Another word for species — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding

Synonyms & similar words

metalmoney coinage specie mintage kind type variety breed race strain sort genus family order class phylum division category caste clan group set class ilk

Synonyms by register

Formal

classification category taxon group

Informal

kind sort type breed

Literary

lineage breed kin

Antonyms

individual variety type kind sort class

Common collocations

  • endangered species
  • native species
  • alien species
  • rare species
  • new species
  • plant species
  • animal species
  • human species

Word family

noun species
adjective specific

Usage note

The word 'species' is a Latin word that is both singular and plural. It is often used in biological contexts to denote a fundamental category of taxonomic classification.

Example sentences

  1. There are many different species of birds in the world.
  2. The zoo has a variety of species of animals from all around the world.
  3. Humans are a species of primate.
  4. The endangered species list includes many animals that need protection.
  5. The scientist studied the different species of plants in the Amazon rainforest.

Quotes

  • The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.
  • The Earth is what we all have in common.
  • We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

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