genius locorum
English
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
genius locorum (plural genii locorum)
- (rare) A single spirit or minor deity (genius) which watches over several places, rather than only one.
Usage notes
In English, genius locorum often remains italicized as a Latin borrowing. It employs the Latin nominative plural but is not otherwise grammatically declined.