avatar
Translation
avatar, icon, incarnation, embodiment
Examples
He chose a dragon as his online avatar.
He chose a dragon as his online avatar.
In Hinduism, Vishnu has many avatars.
In Hinduism, Vishnu has many avatars.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) an icon or figure representing a person online. He chose a dragon as his online avatar.
an avatar ((of sth.)) a manifestation of a deity in bodily form on earth. In Hinduism, Vishnu has many avatars.
Similar Words
Synonyms: icon, profile picture (computing); embodiment, manifestation (mythological)
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'avatāra', meaning 'descent', referring to a deity's descent to earth in an incarnate form.
Memory Tips
In the digital world, your 'avatar' is your 'descent' into the virtual space – your digital representation.