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AVATAR
avatar
(noun) the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form; “some Hindus consider Krishna to be an avatar of the god Vishnu”
embodiment, incarnation, avatar
(noun) a new personification of a familiar idea; “the embodiment of hope”; “the incarnation of evil”; “the very avatar of cunning”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
avatar (plural avatars)
(Hinduism) the incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu.
The physical embodiment of an idea or concept; a personification.
(computing or video games) A digital representation of a person or being; often, it can take on any of various forms, as a participant chooses. e.g. 3D, animated, photo, sketch of a person or a person's alter ego, sometimes used in a virtual world or virtual chat room.
Synonyms
• (digital representation): profile picture, user pic
Source: Wiktionary
Av`a*tar", n. Etym: [Skr. avatâra descent; ava from + root t to cross, pass over.]
1. (Hindoo Myth.)
Definition: The descent of a deity to earth, and his incarnation as a man or an animal; -- chiefly associated with the incarnations of Vishnu.
2. Incarnation; manifestation as an object of worship or admiration.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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