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numina

/ˈnuːmɪnə/ noun · British & US
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What does numina mean?

noun

A mysterious or magical power or influence, especially one that is associated with a particular place or object. In Roman mythology, the numina were the divine powers or spirits that inhabited and governed the world.

Example

"The ancient temple was said to possess a numina that brought good fortune to those who visited it."

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