Manitous Meaning in English

word · lemma: manitou

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Definition

Manitous are spiritual beings or powers, especially in the beliefs of some Native American peoples. They are often considered forces of nature or supernatural spirits.

Usage & Nuances

This word is rooted in Algonquian languages and is mostly used when discussing Native American spirituality, mythology, or anthropology. Plural is 'manitous'. Rare in general modern conversation; mainly academic or cultural contexts.

• Spanish: manitús (espíritus sobrenaturales) - espíritus (nativos americanos)
• Portuguese (BR): manitus (espíritos sobrenaturais) - espíritos (nativos americanos)
• Portuguese (PT): manitous (espíritos sobrenaturais) - espíritos (nativos americanos)
• Chinese (Simplified): 马尼图（北美原住民神灵）
• Chinese (Traditional): 馬尼圖（北美原住民神靈）
• Hindi: मैनिटू (अमेरिकी मूल निवासियों के आत्मा/आध्यात्मिक शक्ति)
• Arabic: مانيتيز (أرواح في المعتقدات الأمريكية الأصلية)
• Bengali: মেনিটুস (আত্মা বা প্রাকৃতিক শক্তি)
• Russian: маниту (духи) - манитуи
• Japanese: マニトゥ（精霊）
• Vietnamese: manitou (linh hồn) - các manitou
• Korean: 마니토(영적 존재)
• Turkish: manitou (ruhsal varlıklar)
• Urdu: مانیٹو (روحانی وجود)
• Indonesian: manitou (roh/jiwa penunggu)

Example Sentences

Some Native American tribes believe in many manitous.

basic

People offered gifts to the manitous for good luck.

basic

Each animal and tree was thought to have its own manitou.

basic

The story said the manitous controlled the weather and the forests.

natural

He explained that the manitous were not gods, but powerful spirits.

natural

You’ll read about manitous a lot in Native American legends.

natural