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noun
The minor deity or spirit watching over a particular place.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Roman
Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
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noun
The spirit or atmosphere of a place, especially conceived as a source of artistic inspiration.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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noun
the guardian spirit of a place
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: guardian spirit, guardian angel
noun
the special atmosphere of a place
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: atmosphere, ambiance, ambience
History
Learned borrowing from Latin genius loci (“tutelary deity of a/the place”), from the singular genitive form of locus (“place”).
Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
