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