genius loci
[gen-i-oo s loh-kee; English jee-nee-uh s loh-sahy, -kahy]
- 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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genius loci
- the guardian spirit of a place
- the special atmosphere of a particular place
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Word Origin
genius of the place
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