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GENIUS LOCI
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Dictionary entry overview: What does genius loci mean?
• GENIUS LOCI (noun)
The noun GENIUS LOCI has 2 senses:
1. the special atmosphere of a place
2. the guardian spirit of a place
Familiarity information: GENIUS LOCI used as a noun is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
The special atmosphere of a place
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Hypernyms ("genius loci" is a kind of...):
ambiance; ambience; atmosphere (a particular environment or surrounding influence)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The guardian spirit of a place
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Hypernyms ("genius loci" is a kind of...):
guardian angel; guardian spirit (an angel believed to have special affection for a particular individual)
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