genius loci

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Pronunciation

• (GA) enPR gĕʹnĭo͝os' lōʹki, IPA: /ˈɡɛnɪˌʊs ˈloʊki/, /ˈd͡ʒinjəs ˈloʊkaɪ/, /ˈd͡ʒinjəs ˈloʊsaɪ/
• (RP) enPR gĕʹnĭo͝os' lōʹki, IPA: /ˈɡɛnɪˌʊs ˈləʊki/, /ˈd͡ʒinjəs ˈləʊkaɪ/, /ˈd͡ʒinjəs ˈləʊsaɪ/

Noun

1. (Roman mythology) The minor deity or spirit watching over a particular place.
2. (figuratively) The spirit or atmosphere of a place, especially conceived as a source of artistic inspiration.

Synonyms

• (inspirational atmosphere) geist, muse, ambience

Related terms

• genius hominis (overseeing a person)
• genius familiae (overseeing a family)

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