Definition of pneuma in English:

pneuma

noun ˈnjuːməˈn(j)umə

Philosophy

(in Stoic thought) the vital spirit, soul, or creative force of a person.
〔哲〕元气；灵魂；创造力（斯多葛学派用语）
Example sentencesExamples
- In Stoic philosophy, the pneuma penetrates all things, holding things together.
- Indeed, most cultures have believed in the existence of a vital force: the Chinese call it chi; the Hindus know it as prana; the ancient Greeks used to call it pneuma or psyche, while the Romans talked about three kinds of spirits.
- Ruah, in Hebrew, and pneuma, in Greek, are often translated ‘spirit’ but both literally mean ‘breath.’
Synonyms
soul, spirit, self, inner self, innermost self, ego, inner ego, true being, essential nature, life force, vital force, inner man, inner woman, persona, identity, personality, individuality, make-up, subconscious, mind, intellect

Origin

Greek, literally 'that which is breathed or blown'.

Definition of pneuma in US English:

pneuma

nounˈn(y)o͞oməˈn(j)umə

Philosophy

(in Stoic thought) the vital spirit, soul, or creative force of a person.
〔哲〕元气；灵魂；创造力（斯多葛学派用语）
Example sentencesExamples
- Ruah, in Hebrew, and pneuma, in Greek, are often translated ‘spirit’ but both literally mean ‘breath.’
- In Stoic philosophy, the pneuma penetrates all things, holding things together.
- Indeed, most cultures have believed in the existence of a vital force: the Chinese call it chi; the Hindus know it as prana; the ancient Greeks used to call it pneuma or psyche, while the Romans talked about three kinds of spirits.
Synonyms
soul, spirit, self, inner self, innermost self, ego, inner ego, true being, essential nature, life force, vital force, inner man, inner woman, persona, identity, personality, individuality, make-up, subconscious, mind, intellect

Origin

Greek, literally ‘that which is breathed or blown’.

词汇	pneuma
释义	Definition of pneuma in English: pneuma noun ˈnjuːməˈn(j)umə Philosophy (in Stoic thought) the vital spirit, soul, or creative force of a person. 〔哲〕元气；灵魂；创造力（斯多葛学派用语） Example sentencesExamples In Stoic philosophy, the pneuma penetrates all things, holding things together. Indeed, most cultures have believed in the existence of a vital force: the Chinese call it chi; the Hindus know it as prana; the ancient Greeks used to call it pneuma or psyche, while the Romans talked about three kinds of spirits. Ruah, in Hebrew, and pneuma, in Greek, are often translated ‘spirit’ but both literally mean ‘breath.’ Synonyms soul, spirit, self, inner self, innermost self, ego, inner ego, true being, essential nature, life force, vital force, inner man, inner woman, persona, identity, personality, individuality, make-up, subconscious, mind, intellect Origin Greek, literally 'that which is breathed or blown'. Definition of pneuma in US English: pneuma nounˈn(y)o͞oməˈn(j)umə Philosophy (in Stoic thought) the vital spirit, soul, or creative force of a person. 〔哲〕元气；灵魂；创造力（斯多葛学派用语） Example sentencesExamples Ruah, in Hebrew, and pneuma, in Greek, are often translated ‘spirit’ but both literally mean ‘breath.’ In Stoic philosophy, the pneuma penetrates all things, holding things together. Indeed, most cultures have believed in the existence of a vital force: the Chinese call it chi; the Hindus know it as prana; the ancient Greeks used to call it pneuma or psyche, while the Romans talked about three kinds of spirits. Synonyms soul, spirit, self, inner self, innermost self, ego, inner ego, true being, essential nature, life force, vital force, inner man, inner woman, persona, identity, personality, individuality, make-up, subconscious, mind, intellect Origin Greek, literally ‘that which is breathed or blown’.
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