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Main definitions of ka in English

: ka1KA2

ka1

noun

  • (in ancient Egypt) the supposed spiritual part of an individual human being or god, which survived (with the soul) after death and could reside in a statue of the person.

    ‘Ancient Egyptians believed that death occurs when a person's ka, leaves the body.’
    See also ba
    ‘When born, every ancient Egyptian received their ka and it would stay with them until their death.’
    soul, spirit, self, inner self, innermost self, ego, inner ego, true being, essential nature, life force, vital force, inner man, inner woman, persona, identity, personality, individuality, make-up, subconscious, mind, intellect

Pronunciation

ka

/kɑː/

Main definitions of KA in English

: ka1KA2

KA2

abbreviation

  • Karnataka.