genius loci
noun
genius lo·ci -ˈlō-ˌsī 
-ˌkē
1
: the pervading spirit of a place
2
: a tutelary deity of a place
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The wealthy part-time residents, with their renovation and caretaking and groundskeeping needs, are the mill in this town, so the genius loci is also an employer. 
Rafil Kroll-zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022
Rafil Kroll-zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022 Word History
Etymology
Latin
First Known Use
1575, in the meaning defined at sense 2
genius loci
noun
as in vibration(s)
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- vibration(s)
- characteristic
- climate
- atmosphere
- property
- ambience
- flavor
- mood
- karma
- aroma
- air
- halo
- attribute
- odor
- aura
- smell
- trait
- ambiance
- temper
- nimbus
- peculiarity
- image
- patina
- spirit
- feel
- notion
- character
- sensation
- picture
- sense
- mark
- note
- illusion
- feeling
- overtone
- tone
- semblance
- romance
- color
- suggestion
- aureole
- mystique
- aureola