1. supernatural power or energy believed to reside in people, objects, or places in Polynesian and Melanesian cultures
Usage: anthropological; religious
2. magical energy or power used to cast spells in fantasy games and literature
Usage: gaming; fantasy

Examples

• The ancient Hawaiian chiefs were believed to possess great mana.
• Sacred objects in the temple were thought to contain powerful mana.
• The wizard’s mana was depleted after casting several spells.
• Players must manage their mana carefully during battle.
• The tribal elder spoke of the mana that flows through all living things.
• She needed to restore her mana before attempting another magical attack.