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Definition of Anima
1. Noun. (Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious.
Generic synonyms: Ego, Self
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology, Carl Gustav Jung, Carl Jung, Jung
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology, Carl Gustav Jung, Carl Jung, Jung
Definition of Anima
1. Noun. The soul or inner self of a person. ¹
2. Noun. (context: Jungian psychology) The inner self (not the external persona) of a person as opposed to the persona that is in touch with the unconscious. ¹
3. Noun. (context: Jungian psychology) The unconscious feminine aspect of a male. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Anima
1. the soul [n -S] - See also: soul
Medical Definition of Anima
1. 1. The soul or spirit. See: animus. 2. In jungian psychology, the inner self, in contrast to persona; a female archtype in a man. Compare: animus. Origin: L. Breath, soul (05 Mar 2000)