Fana

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A concept related to the annihilation of self in the presence of the divine in certain spiritual traditions
2. The state of losing one's individual identity and merging into a higher essence or truth in mystical contexts
3. An experience reflecting the dissolution of the ego, often characterized by profound connection with the ultimate reality

Etymology: This is the plural of "fanum", borrowed directly from Latin "fānum", meaning "shrine". English also has "fane", a doublet of the same Latin word that reached the language by a separate route. The spiritual sense in the meaning above is a later extension of the same core idea of a sacred place.

Synonyms: fan base, followers, supporters

Antonyms: critics, detractors