pneuma — meaning in English

English meaning

• soul noun The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to continue after death.
• spirit noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.

Senses

pneuma is used for these senses in English:

• pneuma The spirit or soul.
• soul (religion, folklore) The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality, often believed to live on after the person's death.
• spirit The soul of a person or other creature.

soul — full definition

1. noun The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to continue after death.
2. noun The essential or defining quality of something; its life and character.
3. noun A genre of African American popular music known for its emotional, gospel-influenced style.
4. noun A person, especially thought of as one among many.

spirit — full definition

1. noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
2. noun A supernatural being, such as a ghost.
3. noun Enthusiasm, energy, or courage.
4. noun A strong distilled alcoholic drink; in the plural, distilled liquor generally.
5. noun The true intention or meaning behind a rule or statement, as opposed to its literal wording.

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