Meaning of the word spirits in English

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spirits

US /ˈspɪr·ɪts/

Noun

the nonphysical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul.

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we seek a harmony between body and spirit

Synonym:

soul psyche pneuma anima ego id ka atman

Synonym:

body flesh

those qualities regarded as forming the definitive or typical elements in the character of a person, nation, or group or in the thought and attitudes of a particular period.

Example:

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the university is a symbol of the nation's egalitarian spirit

Synonym:

ethos essence quintessence atmosphere mood feeling temper tenor climate attitudes beliefs principles standards ethics

Verb

convey rapidly and secretly.

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stolen cows were spirited away some distance to prevent detection

Synonym:

abduct kidnap make off with run away with carry off snatch seize

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