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The definition of an avatar is something visual used to represent non-visual concepts or ideas, or is an image that is used to represent a person in the virtual world of the Internet and computers.

(noun)

An example of an avatar is an icon you use to represent you on an Internet forum.

See avatar in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Hinduism a god appearing on earth in bodily form; incarnation of a god
any incarnation or embodiment, as of a quality or concept in a person

Origin: Sans avatāra < ava-, down + base of tarati, (he) crosses over: see term

See avatar in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The incarnation of a Hindu deity, especially Vishnu, in human or animal form.
An embodiment, as of a quality or concept; an archetype: the very avatar of cunning.
A temporary manifestation or aspect of a continuing entity: occultism in its present avatar.

Origin:

Origin: Sanskrit avatāraḥ, descent (of a deity from heaven), avatar

Origin: : ava, down

Origin: + tarati, he crosses; see terə-² in Indo-European roots

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