anthropomorphism

an·thro·po·mor·phism

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [an-thruh-puh-mawr-fiz-uh m]
- /ˌæn θrə pəˈmɔr fɪz əm/
- /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈmɔː.fɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-thruh-puh-mawr-fiz-uh m]
- /ˌæn θrə pəˈmɔr fɪz əm/

Definitions of anthropomorphism word

uncountable noun anthropomorphism Anthropomorphism is the idea that an animal, a god, or an object has feelings or characteristics like those of a human being. 3
noun anthropomorphism the attribution of human form or behaviour to a deity, animal, etc 3
noun anthropomorphism the attributing of human shape or characteristics to a god, animal, or inanimate thing 3
noun anthropomorphism an anthropomorphic conception or representation, as of a deity. 1
noun anthropomorphism The attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object. 1
noun anthropomorphism assigning human traits to sth 1

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Origin of anthropomorphism

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1745-55; anthropo- + -morphism

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Parts of speech for Anthropomorphism

noun

adjective

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anthropomorphism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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