ANIMUS


Meaning of ANIMUS in English

/an"euh meuhs/ , n.

1. strong dislike or enmity; hostile attitude; animosity.

2. purpose; intention; animating spirit.

3. (in the psychology of C. G. Jung) the masculine principle, esp. as present in women (contrasted with anima ).

[ 1810-20; ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .