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genius loci Definition

ge·nius loci (jē′nē əs lō′sī′)

noun

the general atmosphere of a place

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

Browse dictionary entries near genius loci

  1. ‹ genius
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  4. ‹ genitive
  5. ‹ genitival
  6. ‹ genitals
  7. ‹ genitalia
  8. ‹ genital
  9. ‹ genipap
  10. ‹ genii
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