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genius loci
genius loci [ jni əss lṓ sī ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. characteristic atmosphere of place: the atmosphere that characterizes a place
2. guardian of place: the supposed guardian spirit of a place
[< Latin, 'spirit of the place']
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