genius loci

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von genius loci im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

The spirit or one of the spirits presiding over or guarding a particular place, such as a glade or pool

The geist, distinctive atmosphere, or characteristic spirit of a place, especially when regarded as an artistic muse

the guardian spirit of a place the special atmosphere of a place

{i} special atmosphere that is characteristic of a place, predominant character of a place; guardian spirit of a place

Silbentrennung

gen·ius lo·ci

Türkische aussprache

cinyıs lōkay

Aussprache

/ˈʤēnyəs ˈlōkī/ /ˈʤiːnjəs ˈloʊkaɪ/

Etymologie

() From Latin genius (“lar”) + locī (“of (a) place”), genitive singular form of locus (“place”, “location”) = “(guardian) spirit of a place”.