anthropomorphism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits
    theanthropism.

WordNet

An`thro*po*mor"phism noun
Etymology
Gr. of human form; man + form.
Definitions
  1. The representation of the Deity, or of a polytheistic deity, under a human form, or with human attributes and affections.
  2. The ascription of human characteristics to things not human.

Webster 1913