anima

noun

an·​i·​ma ˈa-nə-mə 

: an individual's true inner self that in the analytical psychology of Carl Gustav Jung reflects archetypal ideals of conduct

also : an inner feminine part of the male personality compare animus, persona

Examples of anima in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After the Nexus Event of Loki catching feelings for his Jungian anima, he and Sylvie are brought before the creepy animatronic Time-Keepers for sentencing. —Alex Kane, USA TODAY, 1 July 2021

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, soul

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing anima

• con anima

Medical Definition

anima

noun

an·​i·​ma ˈan-ə-mə 

1

: an individual's true inner self that in the analytical psychology of C. G. Jung reflects archetypal ideals of conduct

also : an inner feminine part of the male personality compare animus, persona

2

in old pharmacy

a

: the active ingredient of an animal or vegetable drug

b

: a dried plant juice or an aqueous extract