plural avatars
1
Hinduism
: the human or animal form of a Hindu god on earth
an avatar of Vishnu
2
formal
: someone who represents a type of person, an idea, or a quality
She has come to be regarded as an avatar of charity and concern for the poor.
3
computers
: a small picture that represents a computer user in a game, on the Internet, etc.
She chose a penguin as her personal avatar in the chat room.
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“Avatar.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/avatar. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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