anima

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