ANIMUS


Meaning of ANIMUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈa-nə-məs ]

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

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