genius locorum

noun
/ˈd͡ʒiːnɪəs lɒˈkɔːɹəm/UK/ˈɡenius loˈkoːɹum/

Etymology

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

  1. borrowed from genius locorum

Definitions

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

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

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