ge·ni·us lo·ci 
(jēnē-əs lōsī′, -kē, -kī)
(jēnē-əs lōsī′, -kē, -kī)n.
1. The distinctive atmosphere or pervading spirit of a place.
2. The guardian deity of a place.
[Latin genius locī : genius, spirit + locī, genitive sing. of locus, place.]