spiritus

/ˈspɪrɪtəs/

Definitions

1. noun

a Latin word for ‘spirit’ or ‘breath’, often used in philosophy and literature to refer to a non-physical aspect of a person or thing

“The ancient Greeks believed in the spiritus animus, a vital force that animated the human body.”

Synonyms

  • essence
  • soul
  • spirit

Antonyms

  • corpse
  • physical body