mana

noun

ma·​na ˈmä-nə How to pronounce mana (audio)
1
: the power of the elemental forces of nature embodied in an object or person
2
: moral authority : prestige

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And all of these animals could be biome specific, with abilities mirroring their mana association. Curtis Silver, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 Each character has their own mana meter that can be expended to use magical attacks, in addition to more complex blocking, dashing, and parrying skills than what’s been seen in Dotemu’s previous releases. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025 The billionaire appeared unfamiliar with the game's core mechanics, such as mana and looting, and described his items as mediocre compared to his character's level, despite the items in question being considered among the best in the game. David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025 Despite its drawbacks, any card that can get up to 52 creatures in a commander game for as little as one black mana is going to get attention, and it’s expected Blasphemous Edict will be no different. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for mana

Word History

Etymology

of Polynesian origin; akin to Hawaiian & Maori mana mana

First Known Use

circa 1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mana was circa 1843

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“Mana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mana. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.

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