I. ˈsōl noun
Etymology: Middle English soule, from Old English sāwol; akin to Old High German sēula soul
Date: before 12th century
1. : the immaterial essence, animating principle, or actuating cause of an individual life
2.
a. : the spiritual principle embodied in human beings, all rational and spiritual beings, or the universe
b. capitalized , Christian Science : god 1b
3. : a person's total self
4.
a. : an active or essential part
b. : a moving spirit : leader
5.
a. : the moral and emotional nature of human beings
b. : the quality that arouses emotion and sentiment
c. : spiritual or moral force : fervor
6. : person
not a soul in sight
7. : personification
she is the soul of integrity
8.
a. : a strong positive feeling (as of intense sensitivity and emotional fervor) conveyed especially by black American performers
b. : negritude
c. : soul music
d. : soul food
e. : soul brother
II. adjective
Date: 1958
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of black Americans or their culture
2. : designed for or controlled by blacks
soul radio stations