What does NUMEN mean?

Here is the requested information on the word "numen": Numen

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A divine power or spirit that inhabits an object, place, or living being.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈnuːmən/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈnjuːmən/

Origin and Usage: The word "numen" comes from the Latin word "numen," which means a divine will or nod. The word was first used in English in the mid-17th century to describe a divine power or spirit that inhabits an object, place, or living being. It is often used in religious or spiritual contexts.

Synonyms: Deity, divinity, god, goddess, spirit, supernatural being, higher power, holy spirit, guardian angel.

Related Words: Ennui, human, nummy, unmet, unmen.

Example Sentences:

• The ancient Greeks believed that every tree, rock, and river had a numen that could be worshipped.
• She felt a numen guiding her actions, and she knew that everything would turn out all right.
• Some people believe that their guardian angel is a numen that watches over them.