anthro
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Meaning · English
An anthropomorphic character, typically used to refer to characters with humanoid forms in contrast with feral characters.
Register: informal, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Today I cycled down to Westboro Beach and watched the boats on the river/lake for a while. This led me to wonder if anthros would like sailing and why ... I finally decided that it would be something that otters would love to do.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “anthro” mean?
An anthropomorphic character, typically used to refer to characters with humanoid forms in contrast with feral characters.
Is “anthro” formal or informal?
anthro is generally informal, slang.