genius locorum

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English

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Etymology

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A borrowing of Latin genius locorum (tutelary spirit of the places), employing the genitive plural of locus (place).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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genius locorum (plural genii locorum)

  1. (rare) A single spirit or minor deity (genius) which watches over several places, rather than only one.

Usage notes

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In English, genius locorum often remains italicized as a Latin borrowing. It employs the Latin nominative plural but is not otherwise grammatically declined.

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