numen

• 指被认为存在于物体中或主宰某一场所的神灵或神圣力量，尤用于古罗马宗教。

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

1. Divine spirit or presenceC2formal

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

   神意或神圣存在

   • 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.

   同义词daemondeitydivinitygeniusgodpresencespirit