anima

 
Pronunciation: /ˈanɪmə/

noun

Psychoanalysis
  • 1(in Jungian psychology) the feminine part of a man’s personality. Often contrasted with animus (sense 3)
  • 2the part of the psyche which is directed inwards, in touch with the subconscious: persona and anima switch roles and merge in slow, smooth waysOften contrasted with persona

Origin:

1920s: from Latin, 'mind, soul'