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Anthropomorphized: meaning, definitions and examples

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anthropomorphized

 

[ ˌanθrəˈpɒməˌraɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in storytelling

To attribute human characteristics or behavior to a non-human entity, typically an animal or object, in order to make it more relatable or understandable to humans. This technique is often used in literature, movies, and animation.

Synonyms

embody, humanize, personify

Examples of usage

  • Disney movies often anthropomorphize animals, giving them human-like personalities and emotions.
  • The author anthropomorphized the tree in the story, describing it as having feelings and thoughts.
Context #2 | Verb

in psychology

To ascribe human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities, such as gods, natural phenomena, or technological devices. This can be a form of cognitive bias where humans project their own experiences onto the world around them.

Synonyms

attribute human characteristics, personify

Examples of usage

  • Ancient civilizations often anthropomorphized natural forces like the sun and the moon, attributing them with human-like qualities.
  • People tend to anthropomorphize their pets, attributing human emotions and motivations to their behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "anthropomorphized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 antropomorfizado

🇮🇳 मानवीकरण किया गया

🇩🇪 vermenschlicht

🇮🇩 diantropomorfiskan

🇺🇦 антропоморфізований

🇵🇱 antropomorfizowany

🇯🇵 擬人化された

🇫🇷 anthropomorphisé

🇪🇸 antropomorfizado

🇹🇷 insan biçimine sokulmuş

🇰🇷 의인화된

🇸🇦 مؤنسن

🇨🇿 antropomorfizovaný

🇸🇰 antropomorfizovaný

🇨🇳 拟人化的

🇸🇮 antropomorfiziran

🇮🇸 mannlegt

🇰🇿 антропоморфизацияланған

🇬🇪 ადამიანური თვისებებით დაჯილდოებული

🇦🇿 antropomorfikləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 antropomorfizado

Etymology

The term "anthropomorphized" is derived from the combination of two Greek words: "anthropos" meaning human, and "morphe" meaning form or shape. The concept of anthropomorphism has been present in human culture for centuries, with examples ranging from ancient mythologies to modern popular culture. By attributing human traits to non-human entities, anthropomorphism allows us to better understand and relate to the world around us.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,242, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.