anthropomorphism

Noun

Meaning

The representation of the Deity, or of a polytheistic deity, under a human form, or with human attributes and affections.

The ascription of human characteristics to things not human.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

theanthropism belief dualism personification adoration deification humanization anthropolatry anthropomorphize anthropomorphise deism anthropocentrism henotheism ditheism allotheism
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Antonyms

dehumanization

Hypernyms

representational process

Related terms

anthropomorphic anthropomorphically

Examples

P. Mantis and her animal neighbors are realistically portrayed in the pictures, and Meisel manages to stay on the right side of anthropomorphism. Source: Internet

The metaphorical anthropomorphism of the partzufim accentuates the sexual unifications of the redemption process, while Gilgul reincarnation emerges from the scheme. Source: Internet

The contention is that the genes that are passed on are the ones whose evolutionary consequences serve their own implicit interest (to continue the anthropomorphism) in being replicated, not necessarily those of the organism. Source: Internet

This character is probably an anthropomorphism of the bear. Source: Internet

Schoen gives anthropomorphism some serious spirituality. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

anthropomorphics anthropomorphisation anthropomorphise anthropomorphist anthropomorphistic anthropomorphite