anthropomorph
/ˈænθrəpəˌmɔrf/
noun
- A non-human thing, such as an animal, object, or god, that is given human qualities or form.
- The robot was designed as an anthropomorph, with a face and arms that move like a person's.
- In many ancient myths, the sun is an anthropomorph with a chariot.
- The cartoon mouse is a famous anthropomorph that talks and wears clothes.
verb
- To give human characteristics or form to something that is not human.
- The artist likes to anthropomorph clouds, painting them with faces and expressions.
- It's easy to anthropomorph your pet when it looks at you with big eyes.
- Children often anthropomorph their stuffed animals, giving them names and feelings.
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