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ava·tar

UK/ˌæv.əˈtɑː(ɹ)/ US/ˈæv.ə.tɑː(ɹ)/ fairly common

noun

1.

a new personification of a familiar idea

  • “the embodiment of hope”
  • “the incarnation of evil”
  • “the very avatar of cunning”
2.

the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form

  • “the Buddha is considered an avatar of the god Vishnu”

Phrases

  • avatar on Wikiquote
  • brand avatar

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