/ Dictionary / Index G genius loci*: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ge•ni•us lo•ci Pronunciation: (gen'i-oos" lō'kē Eng. jē'nē-&schwas lō'sī, -kī), [key] — Latin. Latin. guardian of a place. the distinctive character or atmosphere of a place with reference to the impression that it makes on the mind. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. genius Genl. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: spectral Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language