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genius loci

Noun CEFR B2
ˈɡɛnɪˌʊs ˈloʊki

Definitions

  1. The minor deity or spirit watching over a particular place.
    Roman
  2. The spirit or atmosphere of a place, especially conceived as a source of artistic inspiration.
    figuratively

Equivalents

日本語地霊
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Polskiduch miejsca

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

genius locorum Geniuses geniusness geniza genizah genizero

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