golden lion tamarin: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low frequencyTechnical / Formal / Zoological
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What does “golden lion tamarin” mean?
A small, endangered New World monkey with vivid golden-orange fur and a distinctive mane, native to the Atlantic coastal forests of Brazil.
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Meaning and Definition
A small, endangered New World monkey with vivid golden-orange fur and a distinctive mane, native to the Atlantic coastal forests of Brazil.
The species, also known as the golden marmoset, serves as a flagship species for conservation efforts in its highly threatened habitat. The term can also refer to the animal in captivity, such as in zoos.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage. Spelling and terminology are identical.
Connotations
Identical connotations related to exotic wildlife, conservation, and zoology.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in both dialects, encountered primarily in specialized contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “golden lion tamarin” in a Sentence
The [conservationists] are working to save the golden lion tamarin.The [zoo] has a breeding pair of golden lion tamarins.Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “golden lion tamarin” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The golden-lion-tamarin enclosure was newly renovated.
American English
- The golden lion tamarin habitat is part of a breeding program.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except in contexts like eco-tourism or conservation funding: 'The foundation's grant targets golden lion tamarin habitats.'
Academic
Common in biology, zoology, and environmental science papers: 'The study monitored the foraging behaviour of the golden lion tamarin.'
Everyday
Very rare. Used when discussing visits to zoos or wildlife documentaries: 'We saw the golden lion tamarins in the rainforest exhibit.'
Technical
The primary register, used in species classification, conservation reports, and zoological guides.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “golden lion tamarin”
- Incorrect plural: 'golden lion tamarins' (correct), not 'golden lion tamarin'.
- Misspelling as 'golden lion tamarind' (which is a spice/fruit).
- Capitalising all words except in taxonomic titles.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a small New World monkey. 'Lion' refers to its mane-like fur.
It is an endangered flagship species, meaning its conservation helps protect its entire forest ecosystem.
Yes, many zoos worldwide participate in breeding programmes and have them on display.
Tamarin is the common name for a group of small squirrel-sized monkeys from Central and South America.
A small, endangered New World monkey with vivid golden-orange fur and a distinctive mane, native to the Atlantic coastal forests of Brazil.
Golden lion tamarin is usually technical / formal / zoological in register.
Golden lion tamarin: in British English it is pronounced /ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈlaɪ.ən ˈtæm.ə.rɪn/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌɡoʊl.dən ˈlaɪ.ən ˈtæm.ə.rɪn/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None. This is a technical zoological term.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a tiny, majestic LION with GOLDEN fur, but it's actually a TAMARIN monkey swinging through the trees.
Conceptual Metaphor
Not typically a source for metaphor. Literal reference dominates.
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary habitat of the golden lion tamarin?