avatar
Translation
avatar, incarnation, embodiment, profile picture
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
((noun)) avatar She updated her avatar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: embodiment, incarnation, icon, profile picture
Etymology
From Sanskrit 'avatāra' (descent), referring to the descent of a deity from heaven.
Memory Tips
Think of the movie 'Avatar,' where a person controls a different body. This is like your online profile picture, a 'descent' of you into the digital world.