an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart.
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a person having such capacity.
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a person having an extraordinarily high intelligence rating on a psychological test, as an IQ above 140.
4.
natural ability or capacity; strong inclination: a special genius for leadership.
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distinctive character or spirit, as of a nation, period, or language.
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the guardian spirit of a place, institution, etc.
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either of two mutually opposed spirits, one good and the other evil, supposed to attend a person throughout life.
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a person who strongly influences for good or ill the character, conduct, or destiny of a person, place, or thing: Rasputin, the evil genius of Russian politics.
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