avatar

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌæv.əˈtɑː/ or /ˈæv.ə.tɑː/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈæv.ə.tɑr/

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Noun

Singular avatar

Plural avatars

1. A physical representation (for example, a picture) of an idea or concept; a personification.
2. (computing) A picture representing a person on the internet.
3. (hinduism) The incarnation of a god, especially Vishnu.