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ma·na

(mä′nə)

1. A supernatural force believed to dwell in a person or sacred object.

2. Power; authority.

[Maori, integrity, charisma, prestige.]

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mana

(ˈmɑːnə)

1. (Anthropology & Ethnology) (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

2. (Anthropology & Ethnology) any power achieved by ritual means; prestige; authority

[from Polynesian]

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ma•na

(ˈmɑ nɑ)

n.

a supernatural force that may be transferred among objects or persons.

[1835–45; < Polynesian]

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noun (N.Z.) authority, influence, power, might, force, weight, strength, domination, sway, standing, status, importance, esteem, stature, eminence a leader of great mana and influence

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