genius loci

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈɡɛnɪˌʊs ˈloʊki/

Noun

Roman figuratively

(Roman mythology) The minor deity or spirit watching over a particular place. / (figuratively) The spirit or atmosphere of a place, especially conceived as a source of artistic inspiration.

Japanese Meaning

ローマ神話において、特定の場所を見守る小神または霊 / 比喩的に、場所固有の雰囲気や精神、芸術的インスピレーションの源とされる特性

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Google Translation / DeepL Translation

その古い樫の木は長年村の守り神と考えられてきて、村人たちはその根元に供え物を置いた。

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Sense（1）

(Roman mythology) The minor deity or spirit watching over a particular place.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) The spirit or atmosphere of a place, especially conceived as a source of artistic inspiration.

genii loci

（ plural ）

genii locorum

（ plural ）

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