ANIMUS


Meaning of ANIMUS in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' a-n ə -m ə s

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin, spirit, mind, courage, anger

Date: 1816

1 : basic attitude or governing spirit : DISPOSITION , INTENTION

2 : a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will

3 : an inner masculine part of the female personality in the analytic psychology of C. G. Jung ― compare ANIMA

synonyms see ENMITY

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.