numen

A noun referring to a spirit or divine presence believed to inhabit an object or preside over a place, particularly in ancient Roman religion.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un esprit ou une présence divine qui habite un objet ou veille sur un lieu, notamment dans la religion romaine antique.

1. Divine spirit or presence C2 formal

   A spirit or divine force believed to inhabit a particular object, place, or natural phenomenon, especially in ancient Roman religion.

   • The ancient Romans believed a numen dwelled within the sacred grove.
   • Offerings were made to the numen of the river to ensure a good harvest.
   • Each household had its own numen protecting the family and home.

   🇫🇷Numen (divinité ou esprit)

   Synonymes: daemondeitydivinitygeniusgodpresencespirit

• numina plural form
• numina's possessive plural form
• numen's possessive singular form