anthro

¹ American  

[an-throh] / ˈæn θroʊ /

noun

Informal.

1. anthropology.

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

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anthro ² American  

[an-throh] / ˈæn θroʊ /

noun

1. an anthropomorphic creature or character.

   Her journal is filled with fanciful drawings of anthros.

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adjective

1. anthropomorphic.

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

Etymology

Origin of anthro¹

First recorded in 1925–30 ; by shortening

Origin of anthro²

By shortening