definitions

anthro

1
[ an-throh ]
/ ˈæn θroʊ /

noun Informal.

anthropology: If I had wanted to major in anthro, I would have gone to a different school.

Nearby words

anthranilate, anthranilic acid, anthraquinone, anthraquinone dye, anthrax, anthro, anthrop., anthropic, anthropic principle, anthropo-, anthropocene

Origin of anthro

1
First recorded in 1925–30; by shortening

Definition for anthro (2 of 2)

anthro

2
[ an-throh ]
/ ˈæn θroʊ /
Informal.

noun

an anthropomorphic creature or character: Her journal is filled with fanciful drawings of anthros.

adjective

anthropomorphic: Some of these anthro beings are too scary for small children.

Origin of anthro

2
By shortening
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