mana
/ˈmɑːnɑː/
noun
- A supernatural force or power that can be present in people, objects, or places, especially in Polynesian and Melanesian cultures.
- In Hawaiian tradition, certain rocks are thought to hold mana and are treated with respect.
- The carver infused the statue with mana through sacred rituals.
- The chief was believed to possess great mana, which brought prosperity to the tribe.
- In modern usage, a quality of authority, influence, or spiritual power that a person or thing has.
- The old teacher still had a lot of mana among the students.
- Her calm confidence gave her a sense of mana that others admired.
- The team's winning streak added to the coach's mana.