Anthropomorphism
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
the attribution of distinctively human-like feelings, mental states, and behavioral characteristics to inanimate objects, animals, and in general to natural phenomena and supernatural entities
Framework senses
- §1
- the attribution of distinctively human-like feelings, mental states, and behavioral characteristics to inanimate objects, animals, and in general to natural phenomena and supernatural entities
- §2 · sense_2_pending_review
- a particular human-like interpretation of existing physical features and behaviors that goes beyond what is directly observable
- §1
- the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits