Spiritus intus alit
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Spiritus intus alit is the Latin motto of Clifton College, expressing the idea that an inner spirit or inspiration sustains and nourishes.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Spiritus intus alit canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Spiritus intus alit Context triple: [Clifton College, hasMotto, Spiritus intus alit]
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A.
De anima
De anima is a philosophical treatise by Francisco Suárez that explores the nature, powers, and operations of the human soul within the Aristotelian–Scholastic tradition.
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B.
Spirit
Spirit is a central philosophical concept in Hegelian thought, denoting the dynamic, self-developing reality of human consciousness, culture, and freedom.
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C.
Spirit
Spirit is a 1996 studio album by Willie Nelson that features a stripped-down, acoustic sound with strong influences from traditional country and Western swing.
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D.
Spirit
Spirit is a 2001 album by the Japanese rock band Teatro, showcasing their melodic style and theatrical influences.
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E.
Spirit
Spirit is a professional women’s soccer team competing in the National Women’s Soccer League and based in the Washington, D.C. area.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Spiritus intus alit Target entity description: Spiritus intus alit is the Latin motto of Clifton College, expressing the idea that an inner spirit or inspiration sustains and nourishes.
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A.
De anima
De anima is a philosophical treatise by Francisco Suárez that explores the nature, powers, and operations of the human soul within the Aristotelian–Scholastic tradition.
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B.
Spirit
Spirit is a central philosophical concept in Hegelian thought, denoting the dynamic, self-developing reality of human consciousness, culture, and freedom.
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C.
Spirit
Spirit is a 1996 studio album by Willie Nelson that features a stripped-down, acoustic sound with strong influences from traditional country and Western swing.
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D.
Spirit
Spirit is a 2001 album by the Japanese rock band Teatro, showcasing their melodic style and theatrical influences.
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E.
Spirit
Spirit is a professional women’s soccer team competing in the National Women’s Soccer League and based in the Washington, D.C. area.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Latin motto
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school motto ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
education
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inner life ⓘ inspiration ⓘ |
| category | school mottos in Latin ⓘ |
| expressesConcept |
importance of internal motivation
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inner spirit as a sustaining force ⓘ nourishment of the soul or character ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
inner strength
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personal development ⓘ spiritual nourishment ⓘ |
| hasWord |
Spiritus
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alit ⓘ intus ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| meaning |
the inner spirit sustains
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the spirit within nourishes ⓘ |
| mottoOf | Clifton College ⓘ |
| partOf | Clifton College identity ⓘ |
| script | Latin alphabet ⓘ |
| usedBy | Clifton College community ⓘ |
| usedInContext |
ceremonial occasions at Clifton College
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official documents of Clifton College ⓘ school branding ⓘ |
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Subject: Spiritus intus alit Description of subject: Spiritus intus alit is the Latin motto of Clifton College, expressing the idea that an inner spirit or inspiration sustains and nourishes.
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