Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anthropopathic
Adjective
an-thro-po-path-ik
Definition
Anthropopathic refers to the attribution of human feelings, emotions, or characteristics to non-human entities, particularly deities or nature.
Examples
- The anthropopathic portrayal of the sun as a benevolent ruler highlights humanity’s tendency to assign human traits to natural forces.
- In the novel, the author employs anthropopathic descriptions of nature to evoke a sense of empathy toward the environment.
Meaning
The term is often used in literature and philosophy to describe a tendency to interpret the world through human experience and emotions, projecting human-like qualities onto animals, objects, or divine beings.
Synonyms
- Personified
- Humanlike
- Anthropomorphic
