avatar
/əʋ(ə)t̪ɑr/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: avatars
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The embodiment of an idea or concept; an instantiation, especially a personification or incarnation.
Noun
Examples
...that a new avatar of Mrs. Siddons has appeared at Covent Garden, in the shape of her niece Fanny Kemble...
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “avatar” mean?
An incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu.
Is “avatar” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.