anthropomorphism

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Noun anthropomorphism has 1 sense

anthropomorphism, theanthropism - the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits
--₁ is a kind of representational process

Derived forms: verb anthropomorphize₁, verb anthropomorphise₁

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Anthropomorphism

Definition: Anthropomorphism refers to the attribution of human characteristics or behaviors to non-human entities, such as animals or inanimate objects.

Examples:

As a Noun: The presence of anthropomorphism in children's literature helps young readers connect to the characters on a deeper level.
As a Verb: The cartoon artist anthropomorphized the sun, giving it a friendly face that smiled down upon the characters.
As an Adjective: The anthropomorphic sculptures displayed in the gallery blurred the line between human and animal forms.

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