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animus
[ an-uh-muhs ]
/ ËĂŠn É mÉs /
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noun
strong dislike or enmity; hostile attitude; animosity.
motivating purpose or intention; animating spirit.
(in the psychology of C. G. Jung) the masculine principle, especially as present in women.Compare anima (def. 2b).
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Origin of animus
First recorded in 1810â20; from Latin: literally, âmind, spirit, courage, passion, wrathâ; akin to Greek ĂĄnemos âwindâ; see also anima
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British Dictionary definitions for animus
animus
/ (ËĂŠnÉȘmÉs) /
noun
intense dislike; hatred; animosity
motive, intention, or purpose
(in Jungian psychology) the masculine principle present in the female unconsciousSee also anima
Word Origin for animus
C19: from Latin: mind, spirit
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