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Definitions for anthropomorphism
an·thro·po·mor·phism
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Princeton's WordNet
anthropomorphism, theanthropismnoun
the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits
Wiktionary
anthropomorphismnoun
the attribution or ascription to inanimate objects, animals, forces of nature etc, of characteristics believed or assumed by some to belong exclusively to humans.
anthropomorphismnoun
the attribution of human characteristics to divine beings
Etymology: Coined in the mid-1700s. From
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Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities. It is considered to be an innate tendency of human psychology.Personification is the related attribution of human form and characteristics to abstract concepts such as nations, emotions, and natural forces, such as seasons and weather. Both have ancient roots as storytelling and artistic devices, and most cultures have traditional fables with anthropomorphized animals as characters. People have also routinely attributed human emotions and behavioral traits to wild as well as domesticated animals.
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anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics, emotions, or behavior to non-human entities such as animals, plants, inanimate objects, or even abstract concepts. It is often used in art, literature, religions, and technological devices to help humans better understand or relate to these non-human elements.
Webster Dictionary
Anthropomorphismnoun
the representation of the Deity, or of a polytheistic deity, under a human form, or with human attributes and affections
Anthropomorphismnoun
the ascription of human characteristics to things not human
Etymology: [Gr. of human form; 'a`nqrwpos man + morfh` form.]
Wikidata
Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism, or personification, is attribution of human form or other characteristics to anything other than a human being. Examples include depicting deities with human form and ascribing human emotions or motives to forces of nature, such as hurricanes or earthquakes. Anthropomorphism has ancient roots as a literary device in storytelling, and also in art. Most cultures have traditional fables with anthropomorphised animals, which can stand or talk like humans, as characters. The word anthropomorphism was first used in the mid-1700s. The word derives from the Greek ἄνθρωπος, "human", and μορφή, "shape" or "form".
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Anthropomorphism
an-throp-o-morf′izm, n. the representation of the Deity in the form of man or with bodily parts: the ascription to the Deity of human affections and passions.—adj. Anthropomorph′ic.—v.t. Anthropomorph′ise, to regard as or render anthropomorphous.—ns. Anthropomorph′ist; Anthropomorph′ite; Anthropomorph′itism. [Gr. anthrōpos, man, morphē, form.]
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Anthropomorphism
the ascription of human attributes to the unseen author of things.
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Anthropomorphism
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of anthropomorphism in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of anthropomorphism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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- antropomorfismeCatalan, Valencian
- antropomorfismusCzech
- AnthropomorphismusGerman
- ανθρωπομορφισμόςGreek
- antropomorfismoEsperanto
- antropomorfismoSpanish
- antropomorfismEstonian
- antropomorfismiFinnish
- anthropomorphismeFrench
- antrapamorfachasIrish
- antropomorfismoGalician
- האנשהHebrew
- अवतारवादHindi
- antropomorfizmusHungarian
- anthropomorphismoInterlingua
- antropomorfismeIndonesian
- antropomorfismoIdo
- antropomorfismoItalian
- 擬人化, 擬人観Japanese
- 의인화Korean
- antropomorfismeDutch
- antropomorfismeNorwegian
- antropomorfizmPolish
- antropomorfismoPortuguese
- антропоморфизмRussian
- antropomorfizamSerbo-Croatian
- antropomorfismSwedish
- insan biçimcilikTurkish
- aнтропоморфізмUkrainian
- بشریاتUrdu
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