genius loci

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Definition of genius loci in English English dictionary: 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

genius loci

Hyphenation

gen·ius lo·ci

cinyıs lōkay

/ˈʤēnyəs ˈlōkī/ /ˈʤiːnjəs ˈloʊkaɪ/

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

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