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an·i·ma

noun \ˈa-nə-mə\

Definition of ANIMA

: an individual's true inner self that in the analytic psychology of C. G. Jung reflects archetypal ideals of conduct; also : an inner feminine part of the male personality — compare animus, persona

Origin of ANIMA

New Latin, from Latin, soul
First Known Use: 1923

an·i·ma

noun \ˈan-ə-mə\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of ANIMA

1
: an individual's true inner self that in the analytic psychology of C. G. Jung reflects archetypal ideals of conduct; also : an inner feminine part of the male personality—compare animus, persona
2
in old pharmacy a : the active ingredient of an animal or vegetable drug b : a dried plant juice or an aqueous extract

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