In a way, no. Аватар wasn't made in Japan, so in countries other than Япония it is not considered an anime. But in Japan, "anime" refers to any form of Анимация regardless of nationality. Therefore, in Japan, it is considered an anime. It is not considered an Аниме in other countries such as the United States.
It's sort of a confusing choice between cartoon and anime, since Аниме refers to Анимация made in Япония and Аватар was made in America it would make еще sense for it to just be a cartoon.
Well, "anime" is the Japanese word for Мультики and animation, so, in a way, yes, but Аниме really refers to the Japanese made cartoons, so in another way--no.