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