anthro /ˈænθɹoʊ/noun 3adjective 1forms 1 noun3 •(informal, slang) An anthropomorphic character, typically used to refer to characters with humanoid forms in contrast with feral characters.Extra animals add complexity, but the benefit is that you're more likely to create a unique new character. There's hundreds of wolf anthros, but how many zebra-striped pig-tigers are there? — 2012 •(informal) Anthropology.I gather the phrase is used in lieu of some more practical benefit, e.g., a "job," which, as holders of English lit and anthro degrees can tell you, isn't necessarily part of the program. — 1988 •(informal) An anthropologist.Workshop anthros often ask Indians of tender age to give their authoritative answers to problems which an entire generation of Indians is just now beginning to solve. — 1969 adjective1 •(informal) anthropomorphicThey are to anthro cartoonists what Trekkies are to Star Trek, gathering for special conventions that feature anthro cartoons and cartoonists. — 2004 formsanthros
