avatar

/ˈævəˌtɑr/
noun
  1. A picture or character that represents a person in a computer game, on the internet, or in virtual reality.
    • In the virtual meeting, each participant had a cartoon avatar.
    • You can customize your avatar with different clothes and accessories.
    • She chose a blue-haired avatar for her online gaming profile.
  2. A form or embodiment of an idea, quality, or person (often used figuratively).
    • The new museum is an avatar of modern architecture.
    • He was seen as the avatar of justice in the community.
    • The character in the novel is an avatar of hope.
  3. In Hinduism, the appearance of a god on earth in human or animal form.
    • Many Hindus believe that each avatar comes to restore balance in the world.
    • The temple tells the story of the god's avatar as a fish.
    • In Hindu tradition, Vishnu has ten major avatars, including Rama and Krishna.
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