genius loci

(nē əs lōsī′)

the general atmosphere of a place

Origin: L, the (guardian) spirit of a place

See genius loci in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The distinctive atmosphere or pervading spirit of a place.
  2. The guardian deity of a place.

Origin:

Origin: Latin genius locī

Origin: : genius, spirit

Origin: + locī

Origin: , genitive sing. of locus, place

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