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mana

ma·na
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mah-nah]
    • /ˈmɑ nɑ/
    • /ˈmɑː.nə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mah-nah]
    • /ˈmɑ nɑ/

Definitions of mana word

  • noun mana an ancient kingdom in Iran, in Kurdistan. 1
  • noun mana (especially in Polynesian, Melanesian, and Maori belief) pervasive supernatural or magical power. 1
  • noun mana (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 0
  • noun mana any power achieved by ritual means; prestige; authority 0
  • noun mana in some indigenous beliefs, as in Polynesia, a dynamic supernatural power or influence dwelling in and flowing from certain individuals, spirits, or things and capable of producing great good or evil 0

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Origin of mana

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
Borrowed into English from Polynesian around 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Mana

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

mana popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

mana usage trend in Literature

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