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(an′t̸hrə pō′môr′fəs, -pə-)

adjective

having human shape and appearance

Origin: Gr anthrōpomorphos < anthrōpos (see anthropo-) + morphē, form, shape

See anthropomorphous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having or suggesting human form and appearance.
Ascribing human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to things not human, such as inanimate objects, animals, or natural phenomena.

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anˌthro·po·morˈphous·ly adverb

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