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Definition spirit in British English

spirit noun

noun
/ˈspɪrɪt/
1

your attitude to life or to other people

Example

Compassion is only one aspect of the human spirit.

Example

an adventurous/creative/independent spirit

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default setting behaviour instinct
1.1

the attitude of people in a group

Example

a spirit of cooperation

Example

You become aware of a powerful community spirit.

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default setting behaviour instinct
2

your mood, or your attitude

Example

She tried singing to keep her spirits up.

Example

The bad weather did nothing to lift her spirits.

Example

Dad's in high spirits today, isn't he?

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mood emotion feelings
Example

She was admired for her spirit and passion.

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determination ambition will
4

the general or real meaning of something

Example

Each country should honour the spirit of the treaty.

Example

the spirit behind the words the author has written

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meaning significance usage
5

the part of a person that many people believe continues to exist after death

Example

His spirit will always be with us.

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absolution angel angelic
5.1

a dead person who comes back into the world

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being daemon devil
Example

evil spirits

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the Abominable Snowman bogey bogeyman being daemon devil
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alcohol alcopop aperitif
7.1

alcohol used as a fuel or used by doctors for making things very clean

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abrasive air freshener bleach
Definition spirit in British English