av·a·tar 
/ˈævəˌtɑɚ/ noun
plural av·a·tars /ˈævəˌtɑɚ/ noun [count] 1 Hinduism : the human or animal form of a Hindu god on earth
▪ an avatar of Vishnu 2 formal : someone who represents a type of person, an idea, or a quality
▪ She has come to be regarded as an avatar of charity and concern for the poor. 3 computers : a small picture that represents a computer user in a game, on the Internet, etc.
▪ She chose a penguin as her personal avatar in the chat room.
▪ an avatar of Vishnu
▪ She has come to be regarded as an avatar of charity and concern for the poor.
▪ She chose a penguin as her personal avatar in the chat room.
