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an⋅i⋅me

[an-uh-mey]
–noun
a Japanese style of motion-picture animation, characterized by highly stylized, colorful art, futuristic settings, violence, and sexuality.

Origin:
1985–90; < Japn, borrowing of E animation
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an·i·me   (ān'ə-mā')   
n.  A style of animation developed in Japan, characterized by stylized colorful art and often adult themes.

[Japanese, short for animēshon, animation, from English animation.]
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Main Entry:  anime
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See Japanimation
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