mana
noun/ˈmɑːnə/, /ˈmænə/
/ˈmɑːnə/, /ˈmænə/
[uncountable]- (in Māori and some other belief systems) a spiritual power, authority or energy within people, places or things
- From adversity came this huge pride and mana that have driven us.
- In this game, mana is required for casting spells.
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