English Dictionary

Definition of “mana”

mana (ˈmɑːnə )

(anthropology)

(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
any power achieved by ritual means; prestige; authority

from Polynesian

Even after their land was sold, Ngati Whatua did not see their mana as compromised.

New Zealand Herald (2004)

Other banners read "strength", "integrity", "courage" and " mana ".

New Zealand Herald (2004)

So the mana ger of the Corfu Palace stretched himself face downwards in the dust behind the wall.

Durrell, Gerald How to Shoot an Amateur Naturalist

Still, he offers you a shloka in parting: Aksharama, Vruksham mana lakshyam (literacy and forestry is our goal).

India Today (1997)

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