anthropomorphite
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- noun
- /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔrfɪt/
- Specialized
- An anthropomorphite believes that God has human characteristics, shaping their understanding of the divine.
Examples
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During the debate, the anthropomorphite insisted that God possesses a physical body.
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Medieval theologians often criticized the views of an anthropomorphite as heretical.
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The beliefs of an anthropomorphite contrast with those who see God as purely spiritual.
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An anthropomorphite may see God as a figure with human traits.
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Is an anthropomorphite someone who sees God as a human?
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Many ancient cultures had anthropomorphites who viewed their gods as having human forms and emotions.
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As an anthropomorphite, she found comfort in picturing God as a caring figure with human traits.
Surface Forms
Morphology
anthropomorphite = anthropomorph (semi-transparent) = anthropo + morph + ite
The suffix '-ite' indicates a person associated with a belief or practice, but the specific meaning requires understanding of 'anthropomorph'.
Etymology
The word anthropomorphite comes from the parts anthropo- ('human') and -morph ('shape' or 'form'), as in anthropomorphic. So an anthropomorphite is someone who believes that God has a 'human shape' or human traits, which explains the religious meaning of the word.