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genius loci::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | guardian angel, guardian spirit |
genius loci::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | ambiance, ambience, atmosphere |
Examples of genius loci
genius loci
He played his role for Mexico, part ambassador and part genius loci, to the hilt.
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It is as if the city boy can't quite adjust to the genius loci of the country.
From the sacbee.com
In the 18th century, Capability Brown talked of genius loci in the design of landscapes.
From the guardian.co.uk
The Roman genius loci took the form of a serpent where a snake was kept and fed with milk in the temple of Potrimpos, an old Slavonic god.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The grotto, epitomized by the high-relief stalactites, identifies her as the resident nymph, or genius loci, though guidebooks casually call her a Venus.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Yet the choughs are the genius loci of Uwchmynydd, while their curious voice, with all its wild, wind-flung resonances, is the signature music of this landscape.
From the guardian.co.uk
