Here are the results for "anima":
1. Parts of Speech: noun
2. Definitions:
- (in Jungian psychology) the feminine part of a mans personality or the masculine part of a womans personality, considered to be the true self
- (in Roman Catholicism) the inner self of an individual, believed to be a spark of Gods life-giving breath
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈænɪmə/
- UK: /ˈanɪmə/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "anima" comes from Latin, meaning "soul" or "breath of life". In Jungian psychology, anima is a concept that refers to the unconscious feminine side of a mans personality or the unconscious masculine side of a womans personality. In Roman Catholicism, anima is considered to be the inner self of an individual, believed to be a spark of Gods life-giving breath.
5. Synonyms: psyche, soul, spirit, self
6. Related Words:
- psyche
- animi
- animo
- animus
- animi
7. Example Sentences:
- "According to Jungian psychology, the anima is the feminine aspect of a mans personality."
- "In Catholicism, the anima is believed to be a spark of Gods life-giving breath within each individual."
- "The anima and animus are important concepts in Jungian psychology."