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.