Anthropomorphize: meaning, definitions and examples
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anthropomorphize
[ anˌθrəˈpɒməˌfaɪz ]
in storytelling
To attribute human characteristics or behavior to an animal, object, or deity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Many Disney movies anthropomorphize animals to make them more relatable to the audience.
- The ancient Greeks often anthropomorphized their gods, giving them human emotions and desires.
Translations
Translations of the word "anthropomorphize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antropomorfizar
🇮🇳 मानवीकरण करना
🇩🇪 anthropomorphisieren
🇮🇩 antropomorfisme
🇺🇦 антропоморфізувати
🇵🇱 antropomorfizować
🇯🇵 擬人化する
🇫🇷 anthropomorphiser
🇪🇸 antropomorfizar
🇹🇷 insanlaştırmak
🇰🇷 의인화하다
🇸🇦 تجسيد الإنسان
🇨🇿 antropomorfizovat
🇸🇰 antropomorfizovať
🇨🇳 拟人化
🇸🇮 antropomorfizirati
🇮🇸 manneskjuleggja
🇰🇿 антропоморфизациялау
🇬🇪 ანტროპომორფიზაცია
🇦🇿 antropomorfizasiya
🇲🇽 antropomorfizar
Etymology
The word 'anthropomorphize' comes from the Greek roots 'anthropo-' meaning human, and '-morph' meaning form or shape. It was first used in the mid-19th century to describe the act of attributing human characteristics to non-human entities. This concept has been prevalent in various cultures throughout history, often used in storytelling, mythology, and religious beliefs.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,134, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.