mana
Americannoun
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Anthropology. a generalized, supernatural force or power, which may be concentrated in objects or people.
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Games. a finite supply of magic or magic points that is depleted with every spell cast by a magic-wielding player character in a video game, role-playing game, collectible card game, trading card game, etc., and that is slowly replenished with rest or quickly restored by certain items, like potions.
This tank needs to slow his roll—the healer is out of mana.
noun
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(in Polynesia, Melanesia, etc) a concept of a life force, believed to be seated in the head, and associated with high social status and ritual power
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any power achieved by ritual means; prestige; authority
Etymology
Origin of mana
First recorded in 1835–45; from a Polynesian language, e.g., Maori, Hawaian mana “power, psychic power, authority, control”
Example Sentences
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Tokyo voter Mana Suzuki, 20, reads newspapers but admits YouTube and TikTok help shape her political views.
From Barron's
“E ho‘olohe mai ia‘u. He aha ka mana‘o o nā keikikāne?”
From Literature
Maná just wrapped up their most recent residency at the Kia Forum with a sold-out show Saturday night.
From Los Angeles Times
The Honda Center in Anaheim will play host to Maná on June 5 and 6.
From Los Angeles Times
In honor of Maná’s longstanding history with L.A. and the historic Forum venue, a permanent wall installation now stands backstage at the venue that reads: “Mana - Kings of L.A.”
From Los Angeles Times
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