n.
 (pl. geniuses)
    - exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability.
 - an exceptionally intelligent or able person.
 (pl. genii  
/-nɪʌɪ/
)
 (in some mythologies) a spirit associated with a person, place, or institution.- the prevalent character or spirit of a nation, period, etc.
 
 
  Etymology
  ME: from L., from the root of gignere ‘beget’.