(in Polynesia, Melanesia, etc) a concept of a life force, believed to be seated in the head, and associated with high social status and ritual power
2.
any power achieved by ritual means; prestige; authority
Word origin
from Polynesian
mana in American English
(ˈmɑnɑ)
noun
in some indigenous beliefs, as in Polynesia, a dynamic supernatural power or influence dwelling in and flowing from certain individuals, spirits, or things and capable of producing great good or evil
Word origin
native Polynesian term
Synonyms of 'mana'
authority, influence, power, might
More Synonyms of mana
Definition of 'mana'
(noun)
Definition
authority, influence and prestige
(New Zealand)
a leader of great mana and influence
Synonyms
authority
The judge has no authority to order a second trial.
influence
They should continue to use their influence to push environmental reform.
power
women who have reached positions of great power and influence
might
The might of the army could prove a decisive factor.
force
He changed our world through the force of his ideas.
weight
That argument no longer carries much weight.
strength
He was surprised at the strength of his own feeling.
domination
They had five centuries of domination by the Romans.
sway
How can mothers keep daughters under their sway?
standing
He has improved his country's standing abroad.
status
She cheated banks to satisfy her desire for money and status.
importance
He was too puffed up with his own importance to accept the verdict.
esteem
stature
This club has grown in stature over the last 20 years.
eminence
pilots who achieved eminence in the aeronautical world
Additional synonyms
in the sense of domination
They had five centuries of domination by the Romans.
Synonyms
control,
power,
rule,
authority,
influence,
command,
sway,
dictatorship,
repression,
oppression,
suppression,
supremacy,
mastery,
tyranny,
ascendancy,
subordination,
despotism,
subjection
in the sense of eminence
Definition
the state of being well-known and well-respected
pilots who achieved eminence in the aeronautical world
Synonyms
prominence,
reputation,
importance,
fame,
celebrity,
distinction,
note,
esteem,
rank,
dignity,
prestige,
superiority,
greatness,
renown,
pre-eminence,
repute,
notability,
illustriousness
in the sense of force
Definition
intellectual or moral influence
He changed our world through the force of his ideas.
Synonyms
influence,
power,
effect,
authority,
weight,
strength,
punch (informal),
significance,
effectiveness,
validity,
efficacy,
soundness,
persuasiveness,
cogency,
bite
Nearby words of
mana
man
man to man
man-made
mana
manacle
manage
manageable
Synonyms of 'mana'
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of importance
He was too puffed up with his own importance to accept the verdict.
Synonyms
prestige,
standing,
status,
rule,
authority,
influence,
distinction,
esteem,
prominence,
supremacy,
mastery,
dominion,
eminence,
ascendancy,
pre-eminence,
mana (New Zealand),
bottom
in the sense of influence
Definition
the power of a person or thing to have such an effect
They should continue to use their influence to push environmental reform.
Synonyms
power,
force,
authority,
pull (informal),
weight,
strength,
connections,
importance,
prestige,
clout (informal),
leverage,
good offices
in the sense of might
Definition
great power, strength, or vigour
The might of the army could prove a decisive factor.
Synonyms
power,
force,
energy,
ability,
strength,
capacity,
efficiency,
capability,
sway,
clout (informal),
vigour,
prowess,
potency,
efficacy,
valour,
puissance,
hard power
in the sense of power
Definition
a position of control, esp. over the running of a country
women who have reached positions of great power and influence
Synonyms
control,
authority,
influence,
command,
sovereignty,
sway,
dominance,
domination,
supremacy,
mastery,
dominion,
ascendancy,
mana (New Zealand),
bottom
in the sense of standing
Definition
social or financial status or reputation
He has improved his country's standing abroad.
Synonyms
status,
position,
station,
footing,
condition,
credit,
rank,
reputation,
eminence,
estimation,
repute
in the sense of stature
Definition
the reputation of a person or their achievements
This club has grown in stature over the last 20 years.
Synonyms
importance,
standing,
prestige,
size,
rank,
consequence,
prominence,
eminence,
high station
in the sense of status
Definition
the esteem in which people hold a person
She cheated banks to satisfy her desire for money and status.
Synonyms
prestige,
standing,
authority,
note,
influence,
weight,
reputation,
honour,
importance,
consequence,
fame,
distinction,
eminence,
renown,
mana (New Zealand)
in the sense of strength
Definition
degree of intensity or concentration of colour, light, sound, or flavour
He was surprised at the strength of his own feeling.