genius loci

ge·ni·us lo·ci

G0085800 (jē′nē-əs lō′sī′, -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.]

(ˈdʒiːnɪəs ˈləʊsaɪ) n1. the guardian spirit of a place2. the special atmosphere of a particular place[genius of the place]

(ˈgɛn ɪˌʊs ˈloʊ ki; Eng. ˈdʒi ni əs ˈloʊ saɪ, -kaɪ)

n. Latin. 1. guardian of a place. 2. the distinctive atmosphere of a place.

A Latin phrase meaning the spirit of a place, used to mean the typical atmosphere or ambience of a place.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	genius loci - the special atmosphere of a placeambiance, ambience, atmosphere - a particular environment or surrounding influence; "there was an atmosphere of excitement"
	2.	genius loci - the guardian spirit of a placeguardian angel, guardian spirit - an angel believed to have special affection for a particular individual