How to Pronounce "anima"
word
ˈænɪmə
AN-i-muh
ˈænɪmɐ
AN-i-muh
Definition
In Jungian psychology, "anima" is the inner feminine part of a man's personality. In literature, it can mean 'soul' or the vital force inside a person.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈænɪmə
British English
ˈænɪmɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AN-i-muh
UK
AN-i-muh
Listen in Context
In Jungian theory, every man has an anima inside him.
The novel describes the hero searching for his anima.
Some people call the human soul an anima.
He struggled to understand his anima before making any big life changes.