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anima

[ an-uh-muh ]

noun

  1. soul; life.
  2. (in the psychology of C. G. Jung)
    1. the inner personality that is turned toward the unconscious of the individual ( persona ).
    2. the feminine principle, especially as present in men. Compare animus ( def 3 ).


anima

/ ˈænɪmə /

noun

    1. the feminine principle as present in the male unconscious
    2. the inner personality, which is in communication with the unconscious See also animus
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of anima1

1920–25; < Latin: breath, vital force, soul, spirit
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Word History and Origins

Origin of anima1

Latin: air, breath, spirit, feminine of animus
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Example Sentences

She was a cooing and cherubic mini-avatar called Anima, which players earned after reaching a certain level in the game Prius.

There was another thing that helped to save her—she was waiting for her anima gemella.

We shall, however, name one more which is found in the "De Anima" of Aristotle and is based on experience.

I may here say that her anima gemella has not yet crossed her path and that her real age is twenty-seven.

Quidam tertiam diem maxime celebrant pro spiritu anima et corpore.

Diabolus dicitur a dia, quod est duo, et bolos morsus; quasi dupliciter mordens; quia ldit hominem in corpore et anima.

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