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anthropomorphismthe attribution of human characteristics, emotions, or behaviors to non-human entities

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the attribution of human characteristics, emotions, or behaviors to non-human entities

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪzəm/

Korean meaning: 인간이 아닌 존재에게 인간의 특성, 감정, 행동을 부여하는 것

Korean pronunciation: 앤**스**러포**모**피즘

Example Sentences

  • Pet owners often engage in anthropomorphism, believing their cats are plotting revenge when they knock things off tables.
  • The anthropomorphism in children's books helps young readers relate to animal characters.
  • Scientists warn against anthropomorphism when studying animal behavior, as it can lead to incorrect conclusions.

anthropomorphism

NOUN

//ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪzəm//

the attribution of human characteristics, emotions, or behaviors to non-human entities

anthropomorphism concept
💡 Concept

a well-dressed fox wearing a bow tie carefully pours tea from a delicate porcelain teapot into tiny cups. The fox sits upright in a small wooden chair with perfect posture like a proper gentleman. A rabbit in a floral dress sits across from the fox, holding her teacup with both paws while extending her pinky finger elegantly. The rabbit nods politely and appears to be engaged in polite conversation with the fox. A squirrel wearing glasses sits nearby, reading a tiny newspaper while occasionally glancing up to join the discussion. Birds perched on nearby branches wear small hats and seem to be gossiping among themselves like old friends. non-human animals displaying distinctly human characteristics, emotions, and behaviors

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪzəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːfɪzəm/

🌳Etymology

Prefixanthropo--
Rootmorph
Suffix--ism

Origin

From Greek, combining 'anthropos' meaning human and 'morphe' meaning form or shape. The concept describes giving human characteristics to non-human things, like ancient Greeks did when they depicted their gods with human appearances.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Pet owners often engage in anthropomorphism, believing their cats are plotting revenge when they knock things off tables.

The anthropomorphism in children's books helps young readers relate to animal characters.

Scientists warn against anthropomorphism when studying animal behavior, as it can lead to incorrect conclusions.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

personificationhumanizationattribution

Antonyms

dehumanizationobjectification

Related

animismpersonifyanthropologymetamorphosis