avatar
1. [ noun ] a new personification of a familiar idea
Synonyms: incarnation embodiment
Examples:

"the embodiment of hope" "the incarnation of evil" "the very avatar of cunning"

Related terms: personification deification reincarnation incarnate
2. [ noun ] (religion,Hinduism) the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form
Examples:

"the Buddha is considered an avatar of the god Vishnu"

Related terms: Hindu_deity Krishna Kalki Rama Jagannath
Similar spelling:   aviator
  aviatrix
  aviatress