First Known Use: 1784
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avatar
noun av·a·tar \ˈa-və-ˌtär\
Hinduism : the human or animal form of a Hindu god on earth
: someone who represents a type of person, an idea, or a quality
computers : a small picture that represents a computer user in a game, on the Internet, etc.
Full Definition of AVATAR
1
: the incarnation of a Hindu deity (as Vishnu)
2
a : an incarnation in human form b : an embodiment (as of a concept or philosophy) often in a person
3
: a variant phase or version of a continuing basic entity
4
: an electronic image that represents and is manipulated by a computer user (as in a computer game)
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Origin of AVATAR
Related to AVATAR
- Synonyms
- abstract, embodiment, embodier, epitome, externalization, genius, icon (also ikon), image, incarnation, incorporation, instantiation, manifestation, objectification, personification, personifier
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Rhymes with AVATAR
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