genius loci

[gen-i-oo s loh-kee; English jee-nee-uh s loh-sahy, -kahy]

noun Latin.

the guardian spirit of a place.

the distinctive character or atmosphere of a place with reference to the impression that it makes on the mind.

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British Dictionary definitions for genius loci

genius loci

noun

the guardian spirit of a place

the special atmosphere of a particular place

Word Origin for genius loci

genius of the place

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