Meaning & use
anthropomorphic
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Describing something non-human, such as an animal or object, as having human characteristics or behavior.
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The cartoon featured anthropomorphic animals that walked and talked like people.
Ancient myths often gave anthropomorphic qualities to natural forces like the wind and sea.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in discussions of animation, mythology, and psychology (as in attributing human emotions to pets or objects).
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