nu·men (n  m n, ny-)n. pl. nu·mi·na (-m -n) 1. A presiding divinity or spirit of a place. 2. A spirit believed by animists to inhabit certain natural phenomena or objects. 3. Creative energy; genius. [Latin n  men, nod of the head, divine power, numen.] |
numen [ˈnjuːmɛn]
n pl -mina [-mɪnə]
1. (Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) (esp in ancient Roman religion) a deity or spirit presiding over a thing or place
2. a guiding principle, force, or spirit
[from Latin: a nod (indicating a command), divine power; compare nuere to nod]
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| Noun | 1. | numen - a spirit believed to inhabit an object or preside over a place (especially in ancient Roman religion) faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality" disembodied spirit, spirit - any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings |
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