Definitions

1. noun

The spiritual or immaterial part of a living thing, especially the soul, as believed in by certain ancient cultures or in certain philosophical or spiritual systems.

“In many ancient cultures, the anima was considered the vital force that animated the body.”

2. noun

A female aspect of the personality in the concept of the collective unconscious, as proposed by Carl Jung.

“She explored the anima in her dreams, seeking to understand the feminine side of her personality.”

3. noun

A female spirit or a female personification of a natural phenomenon or a deity.

“The anima of the forest was said to be a powerful spirit, governing the cycles of nature.”