Anthropomorphism

[,ænθrəpə'mɔːfɪz(ə)m] or [,ænθrəpə'mɔrfɪzəm]

Definition

(noun.) the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits.

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Definition

(n.) The representation of the Deity, or of a polytheistic deity, under a human form, or with human attributes and affections.

(n.) The ascription of human characteristics to things not human.

Checker: Sumner

Definition

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.

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