anthropomorphism noun

/ˌænt .θrə.pəʊ ˈmɔː.fɪ.zəm/

/-pəˈmɔːr-/ n [U]

Definition

the showing or treating of animals, gods and objects as if they are human in appearance, character or behaviour

The books 'Alice in Wonderland', 'Peter Rabbit' and 'Winnie-the-Pooh' are classic examples of anthropomorphism.

/ˌænt .θrə.pəʊ ˈmɔː.fɪk/

/-pəˈmɔːr-/ adj

(Definition of anthropomorphism noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Synonyms and related words:

to be worried and not relaxed

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