Anthropomorphism - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Anthropomorphism :  (noun)

1: the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits [syn: theanthropism]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Anthropomorphism : \An`thro*po*mor"phism\, n. [Gr. ? of human form; ? man _ ? form.] 1. The representation of the Deity, or of a polytheistic deity, under a human form, or with human attributes and affections.

2. The ascription of human characteristics to things not human.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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