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nu·men N0192100 (no͞o′mən, nyo͞o′-)n. pl. nu·mi·na (-mə-nə) 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 nūmen, nod of the head, divine power, numen.]numen (ˈnjuːmɛn) n, pl -mina (-mɪnə) 1. (Classical Myth & Legend) (esp in ancient Roman religion) a deity or spirit presiding over a thing or place2. a guiding principle, force, or spirit[C17: from Latin: a nod (indicating a command), divine power; compare nuere to nod]nu•men (ˈnu mɪn, ˈnyu-)
n., pl. -mi•na (-mə nə) divine or supernatural power or presence, esp. as associated with a particular place or object. [1620–30; < Latin nūmen a nod, command, divine power, divinity, akin to nūtāre to nod the head in assent] Thesaurus| 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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numen
Words related to numennoun a spirit believed to inhabit an object or preside over a place (especially in ancient Roman religion)Related Words- faith
- religion
- religious belief
- disembodied spirit
- spirit
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