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animus

/ˈænɪməs/ noun · British & US
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What does animus mean?

noun

The animus is a Latin term that refers to the male aspect of the psyche in Carl Jung's theory of the collective unconscious. It is the masculine component of the personality, often associated with rationality and logic.

Example

"The animus of the character was evident in his confident and assertive demeanor."

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