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genius locorum

UK/ˈd͡ʒiːnɪəs lɒˈkɔːɹəm/

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Latinate/ˈɡenius loˈkoːɹum/

genius locorum noun: a single spirit or minor deity (genius) which watches over several places, rather than only one.

Noun

genius locorum (plural genii locorum)

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

Forms of genius locorum

pluralgenii locorum

Origin of genius locorum

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

Questions about genius locorum

What does genius locorum mean?
Genius locorum means a single spirit or minor deity (genius) which watches over several places, rather than only one.
What part of speech is genius locorum?
Genius locorum is a noun.
How do you pronounce genius locorum?
Genius locorum is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒiːnɪəs lɒˈkɔːɹəm/ (UK).
What is the plural of genius locorum?
The plural of genius locorum is genii locorum.

Words near genius locorum in the dictionary

  1. genius
  2. genius familiae
  3. genius hominis
  4. genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration
  5. genius loci
  6. genius locorum
  7. geniuses
  8. geniuslike
  9. geniusness
  10. geniza
  11. genizah

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