animus

English

/ˈæ.nɪ.məs/

noun
Definitions
  • The basic impulses and instincts which govern one's actions.
  • A feeling of enmity, animosity or ill will.
  • (Jungian) The masculine aspect of the feminine psyche or personality.

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Italic *anamos (soul, spirit) derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₂enh₁mos (breath), *h₂enh₁- (breathe, blow).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂enh₁-

Gloss

breathe, blow

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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