anthros

Noun

anthro (countable and uncountable, plural anthros)

1. (informal, uncountable) 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 September 9, Cecil Adams, “The Straight Dope”, in Chicago Reader
2. (countable, 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, Vine Deloria, Jr., Custer Died for your Sins
3. (countable, informal, slang) An anthropomorphic character, typically used to refer to characters with humanoid forms in contrast with feral characters.
   • Today I cycled down to Westboro Beach and watched the boats on the river/lake for a while. This led me to wonder if anthros would like sailing and why ... I finally decided that it would be something that otters would love to do.2001 May 22, Jeff Novotny, “Anthros and Sports”, in alt.fan.furry (Usenet)

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