Definitions

1. noun

a breath of air; a current of air; spirit, soul

“The philosopher studied the concept of pneuma in ancient Greek philosophy, exploring its connection to the human soul.”

2. noun

a vital principle or spirit, especially the soul or spirit of a person or a place

“The artist infused her work with a sense of pneuma, capturing the essence of the city she drew.”

3. noun

a subtle, intangible, or mysterious quality

“The novel captured a certain pneuma, a feeling that lingered with the reader long after finishing the book.”