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Definition of Genius loci
1. Noun. The special atmosphere of a place.
2. Noun. The guardian spirit of a place.
Definition of Genius loci
1. Noun. The spirit or one of the spirits presiding over or guarding a particular place, such as a glade or pool. ¹
2. Noun. The ''geist'', distinctive atmosphere, or characteristic spirit of a place, especially when regarded as an artistic muse. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Genius Loci
Literary usage of Genius loci
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Town: Its Memorable Characters and Events by Leigh Hunt (1859)
"... the genius loci of Fleet Street—His Way of Life—His Residence in Gough Square,
Johnson's Court, and Bolt Court—Various Anecdotes of him connected with ..."
2. Out-doors at Idlewild; Or, The Shaping of a Home on the Banks of the Hudson by Nathaniel Parker Willis (1855)
"Certainty of a genius loci—His Susceptibility of Pique—Curious Exercise of it—The
Drip-Rock Parlor—Check to a falling Leaf—Farewell. October 7, 1854. ..."
3. Good Words by Norman Macleod (1889)
"... that a large infusion of Celtic blood, aided by the influence of the genius
loci, made this ultimate flower of the family worthy of his birthplace. ..."
4. Western Windows and Other Poems by John James Piatt (1877)
"Come back to me, beautiful visions! Steal over me, lovelier sky! With the
flower-like soul of my boyhood, Blossom, sweet days gone by! iI genius loci ..."
5. Letters Descriptive of the Virginia Springs: The Roads Leading Thereto, and by Philip Holbrook] [Nicklin (1837)
"... almost—Driver's ingenuity—Humphrey Clinker—English Watering Places—Route to
Sweet Springs—their aspect—temperature—Jean Delorme, the genius loci—Road to ..."
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