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• noun
A graphical icon, figure, or three-dimensional model representing a particular person in a video game, internet forum, or virtual environment.
"She customized her digital avatar with a bright blue jacket before joining the virtual conference."
In Hinduism, a manifestation of a deity or released soul in bodily form on earth, especially the incarnations of Vishnu.
"In Hindu tradition, Rama and Krishna are revered as major avatars of the god Vishnu."
An embodiment, personification, or archetype of a concept, philosophy, or attitude.
"The pioneering scientist was widely regarded as the very avatar of intellectual curiosity."
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit 'avatāra', meaning 'descent' (specifically the descent of a deity to the earth in an incarnate form), from 'ava-' (down) and 'tarati' (he crosses over).