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1. A new personification of a familiar idea
   "the very avatar of cunning"
   - embodiment, incarnation
    
2. The manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form
   "the Buddha is considered an avatar of the god Vishnu"
    
3. An icon or animation to represent a participant used in Internet chat and games

Derived forms: avatars

Type of: Hindu deity, personification

Encyclopedia: Avatar