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animus /an·i·mus/ (an´ĭ-mus) [L.] 1. disposition. 2. ill will, hostility; animosity. 3. in jungian psychology, the masculine aspect of a woman's soul or inner being; cf. anima (2).
animus [an′iməs] Etymology: L, spirit 1 the active or rational soul; the animating principle of life. 2 (in analytic psychology) the male component of the female personality. Compare anima. 3 (in psychiatry) a deep-seated antagonism that is usually controlled but may erupt with virulence under stress. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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