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Which English word, borrowed from the Sanskrit 'avatāra' meaning 'descent,' now commonly refers to a customizable character in a video game?
Answer
Avatar
Sanskrit 'avatāra' originally described a deity's descent to earth in bodily form; English speakers later repurposed 'avatar' for online personas and game characters.
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The word 'avatar' entered English as a Hindu/Buddhist religious term but now means a video-game character—a spiritual concept inverted by technology.
Other options people guess
- Guru
- Mantra
- Karma
Topics
- sanskrit
- etymology
- video-games
- religion
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