anthropomorphic
adjective/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːfɪk/
/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/
- (of beliefs or ideas) treating gods, animals or objects as if they had human qualities
- an explanation of animal behaviour in anthropomorphic terms
Word Originearly 19th cent.: from Greek anthrōpomorphos (from anthrōpos ‘human being’ + morphē ‘form’) + -ic.Want to learn more?
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