anima

[an-uh-muh]

noun

soul; life.

(in the psychology of C. G. Jung)

the inner personality that is turned toward the unconscious of the individual (contrasted with persona).
the feminine principle, especially as present in men (contrasted with animus).

RELATED WORDS

psyche, soul

Origin of anima

1920–25; < Latin: breath, vital force, soul, spirit

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Examples from the Web for animas

Historical Examples of animas

Many people have assumed that the logs were floated down the Animas River.
Aztec Ruins National Monument--New Mexico
John M. Corbett
At the time alluded to, the Apaches were "out," and there were two military camps in Animas Valley.
Saddle and Mocassin
Francis Francis Jr.
Sed signifer Sanctus Michael representet eas (animas) in lucem sanctam.
The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2)
Anatole France
Animas Valley, which we were now visiting, was one of the ranges under his control.
Saddle and Mocassin
Francis Francis Jr.
The clock struck nine, they recited the "animas," and soon afterward separated.
The Catholic World. Volume III; Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
E. Rameur

British Dictionary definitions for animas

anima

noun (in Jungian psychology)

the feminine principle as present in the male unconscious
the inner personality, which is in communication with the unconsciousSee also animus

Word Origin for anima

Latin: air, breath, spirit, feminine of animus

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Word Origin and History for animas

anima

Jung's term for the inner part of the personality, or the female component of a masculine personality, 1923, from fem. of Latin animus "the rational soul; life; the mental powers, intelligence" (see animus).

Medicine definitions for animas

anima

[ăn′ə-mə]

n.

The inner self of an individual; the soul.

In Jungian psychology, the unconscious or true inner self of an individual, as opposed to the persona, or outer aspect of the personality.

In Jungian psychology, the feminine inner personality as present in the unconscious of the male.