Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
numen
Noun
/ˈnjuː.mən/
Definition
A divine power or spirit that is believed to inhabit a particular object, place, or person.
Examples
- The ancient Romans believed that each household had a numen protecting it.
- In many cultures, natural landscapes are thought to possess a numen that connects people to the spiritual realm.
Meaning
Numen refers to a supernatural force or deity regarded as a source of inspiration or a guiding spirit.
Synonyms
- Spirit
- Deity
- Divinity
- Force
