51³Ô¹Ï

Advertisement

Advertisement

mana

[ mah-nah ]

noun

  1. Anthropology. a generalized, supernatural force or power, which may be concentrated in objects or people.
  2. 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.



mana

/ ˈ³¾É‘˲ÔÉ™ /

noun

  1. (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. any power achieved by ritual means; prestige; authority
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of mana1

First recorded in 1835–45; from a Polynesian language, e.g., Maori, Hawaian mana “power, psychic power, authority, controlâ€
Discover More

51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of mana1

from Polynesian
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

The ballot presented to voters in February also included Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Maná, Oasis and Phish, who did not make the cut.

From

Also on the ballot for the Class of 2025 are Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Maná, Billy Idol and the White Stripes, among others.

From

He had been fugitive in Argentina since the previous August, after he failed to appear at a prosecutor's office following accusations of domestic violence by his partner, Cecilia Torres Mana.

From

Colombian entertainer Karol G has performed on the “Today Show,†and the legendary Mexican band Maná was recently nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

From

Following its historic nomination to the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Maná has announced a new North American tour, Vivir Sin Aire, which is set to break Los Angeles arena records.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


manman about town