What is an Avatar?

1, An avatar is an icon or figure representing a particular person in a computer game, internet forum, etc.

2,  An avatar is something used to represent you in an online environment. This is usually in the form of a small picture.

3, In computing, an avatar  is the graphical representation of the user or the user's alter ego or character.

4, An avatar is the embodiment of a person or idea. However, in the computer world, an avatar specifically refers to a character.