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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

anthropomorphism

Senses

anthropomorphismsense 2 pending review

a particular human-like interpretation of existing physical features and behaviors that goes beyond what is directly observable

Wordset Dictionary

the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

synonym
theanthropism
plural
Anthropomorphisms
possessive
Anthropomorphism's
pluralpossessive
Anthropomorphisms'