Anthropomorphism

an-throp-o-morf′izm, n. the representation of the Deity in the form of man or with bodily parts: the ascription to the Deity of human affections and pa ions.— adj. Anthropomorph′ic .— v.t. Anthropomorph′ise , to regard as or render anthropomorph ous.— ns. Anthropomorph′ist ; Anthropomorph′ite ; Anthropomorph′itism . [Gr. anthrōpos , man, morphē , form.]