Definitions of numen [ə nə]

Translate numen to

Definition of 'numen'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) numen
divine or supernatural power or presence, esp. as associated with a particular place or object.

Etymology: (1620–30; < L nūmen a nod, command, divine power, divinity, akin to nūtāre to nod the head in assent)

Definition of 'numen'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) numen
a spirit believed to inhabit an object or preside over a place (especially in ancient Roman religion)

'numen' - Nearby Entries
numbness numdah numdah rug numen numenius numenius arquata numenius borealis

Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography

MLA Chicago APA

"numen." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 14 February. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/numen

Alternative search options for 'numen'

Search for Synonyms for 'numen'

Quotes containing the term 'numen'

Search for Phrases containing the term 'numen'

Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'numen'

Search for 'numen' on

What rhymes with 'numen'?

NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'numen'