anthropomorph

English

Etymology

From anthropo- +‎ -morph.

Noun

anthropomorph (plural anthropomorphs)

  1. A figure in ancient art resembling a human being.
  2. An anthropomorphic character.
    • 1992 October 15, Simon Raboczi, “The 'humanity' of furries”, in alt.fan.furry[1] (Usenet):
      The aspect which attracts me to the idea of anthropomorphs *is* their differences from humans, particularly in the ways it shapes their social behavior.

German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /antʁopoˈmɔʁf/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔʁf

Adjective

anthropomorph (strong nominative masculine singular anthropomorpher, not comparable)

  1. anthropomorphic

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