Word
mana
Phoneticsmana
US/ˈmɑnə/
UK/mˈɑːnɐ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a special power or respect that comes from a person's character or success. In some cultures, it is a spiritual energy that exists in people or objects.
n. a supernatural force or spiritual power believed to reside in a person, place, or object. In Polynesian and Melanesian cultures, it represents an impersonal force that grants authority, prestige, and efficacy.
Examples
“The leader's presence was full of mana.”
“After winning the respect of the entire community through his fair decisions, the elder was said to possess great mana.”
“In anthropological studies, the concept is often explored as a form of social capital where an individual's mana increases through acts of bravery, wisdom, or successful leadership within the tribe.”
Examples
simple
“The leader's presence was full of mana.”
contextual
“After winning the respect of the entire community through his fair decisions, the elder was said to possess great mana.”
complex
“In anthropological studies, the concept is often explored as a form of social capital where an individual's mana increases through acts of bravery, wisdom, or successful leadership within the tribe.”
Usage
Typically used without an article; often follows verbs like 'possess', 'gain', or 'lose'.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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