pneuma
mə, ˈnyu- noun
1.
the vital spirit; the soul.
2.
Theology. the Spirit of God; the Holy Ghost.
Origin:
1875–80; < Greek pneûma literally, breath, wind, akin to pneîn to blow, breathe
1875–80; < Greek pneûma literally, breath, wind, akin to pneîn to blow, breathe
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| —n | |
| philosophy Compare psyche a person's vital spirit, soul, or creative energy | |
| [C19: from Greek: breath, spirit, wind; related to pnein to blow, breathe] | |
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