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anthropomorphism

[ an-thruh-puh-mawr-fiz-uhm ]

noun

  1. an anthropomorphic conception or representation, as of a deity.


anthropomorphism

/ ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːfɪzəm /

noun

  1. the attribution of human form or behaviour to a deity, animal, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

anthropomorphism

  1. The attributing of human characteristics and purposes to inanimate objects, animals, plants, or other natural phenomena, or to God. To describe a rushing river as “angry” is to anthropomorphize it.
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Derived Forms

  • ˌanthropoˈmorphist, noun
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Other Words From

  • anthro·po·morphist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of anthropomorphism1

First recorded in 1745–55; anthropo- + -morphism
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Example Sentences

Although people in many Indigenous cultures have long believed that animals can intentionally communicate, Western scientists traditionally have shied away from research that blurs the lines between humans and other animals for fear of being accused of anthropomorphism.

I'm not a fan of using the anthropomorphism card.

From Salon

Anthropomorphism: The tendency for people to attribute human-like qualities or characteristics to an A.I. chatbot.

This is known as anthropomorphism.

Anthropomorphism: The tendency for people to attribute humanlike qualities or characteristics to an A.I. chatbot.

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