Avatar

1: It is an Internet user's representation of himself or herself, whether in the form of a three-dimensional model used in computer games, a two-dimensional icon (picture) used on Internet forums and other communities, or a text construct found on early systems such as MUDs. The term "avatar" can also refer to the personality connected with the screen name, or handle, of an Internet user. Abbreviations include AV, ava, avie, avy, avi, avvie, avis, avies, avii, and avvy).

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar_(virtual_reality)

(Jordi Rosés, 26/11/07)
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