anthropomorphism
[ an-thruh-puh-mawr-fiz-uhm ]
/ ˌæn θrə pəˈmɔr fɪz əm /
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noun
an anthropomorphic conception or representation, as of a deity.
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British Dictionary definitions for anthropomorphism
anthropomorphism
/ (ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːfɪzəm) /
noun
the attribution of human form or behaviour to a deity, animal, etc
Derived forms of anthropomorphism
anthropomorphist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for anthropomorphism
anthropomorphism
[ ăn′thrə-pə-môr′fĭz′əm ]
n.
The attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to nonhuman organisms or inanimate objects.
Other words from anthropomorphism
an′thro•po•mor′phic adj.an′thro•po•mor′phi•cal•ly adv.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Cultural definitions for anthropomorphism
anthropomorphism
[ (an-thruh-puh-mawr-fiz-uhm) ]
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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