genius locorum
nounUK /ˈd͡ʒiːnɪəs lɒˈkɔːɹəm/ · Latinate /ˈɡenius loˈkoːɹum/
Etymology A borrowing of Latin genius locorum (“tutelary spirit of the places”), employing the genitive plural of locus (“place”).
1
Rare A single spirit or minor deity (genius) which watches over several places, rather than only one.
- Coordinate terms
- genius loci