genius loci

ge·ni·us lo·ci

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jeen-yuh s loh-sahy, -kee, -kahy]
- /ˈdʒin yəs ˈloʊ saɪ, -ki, -kaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jeen-yuh s loh-sahy, -kee, -kahy]
- /ˈdʒin yəs ˈloʊ saɪ, -ki, -kaɪ/

Definitions of genius loci words

noun genius loci the guardian spirit of a place. 1
noun genius loci the distinctive character or atmosphere of a place with reference to the impression that it makes on the mind. 1
noun genius loci the guardian spirit of a place 0
noun genius loci the special atmosphere of a particular place 0
noun genius loci the general atmosphere of a place 0
noun genius loci The spirit or one of the spirits presiding over or guarding a particular place, such as a glade or pool. 0

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genius loci popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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