mana

American  

[mah-nah] / ˈmɑ nɑ /

noun

1. Anthropology. a generalized, supernatural force or power, which may be concentrated in objects or people.

2. Games. a finite supply of magic or magic points that is depleted with every spell cast by a magic-wielding player character in a video game, role-playing game, collectible card game, trading card game, etc., and that is slowly replenished with rest or quickly restored by certain items, like potions.

   This tank needs to slow his roll—the healer is out of mana.

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mana British  

/ ˈmɑːnə /

noun

1. (in Polynesia, Melanesia, etc) a concept of a life force, believed to be seated in the head, and associated with high social status and ritual power

2. any power achieved by ritual means; prestige; authority

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Etymology

Origin of mana

First recorded in 1835–45; from a Polynesian language, e.g., Maori, Hawaian mana “power, psychic power, authority, control”

Example Sentences

Maná just wrapped up their most recent residency at the Kia Forum with a sold-out show Saturday night.

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The Honda Center in Anaheim will play host to Maná on June 5 and 6.

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In honor of Maná’s longstanding history with L.A. and the historic Forum venue, a permanent wall installation now stands backstage at the venue that reads: “Mana - Kings of L.A.”

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As Maná entered the bowels of the Kia Forum on Friday night, its members received a royal welcome from the USC Marching Band, the Inglewood High School band and the Los Angeles Clippers Spirit Team.

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In honor of Maná’s longstanding history with L.A. and the historic Forum venue, a permanent wall installation was revealed backstage at the venue following their spectacle-filled arrival that read: “Mana - Kings of L.A.”

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