noun

genii

JEE-nee-eye

Genii (noun) means plural of genius, referring to guardian spirits in Roman belief. Example: “Ancient Romans believed household genii watched over the family.”

noun

Plural of genius, referring to guardian spirits in Roman belief.

"Ancient Romans believed household genii watched over the family."

Plural of genius, referring to people of extraordinary intelligence or talent.

"The panel brought together several of the field's great genii."

How to use genii

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe plural form of "genius" — used for guardian spirits or, less commonly, for multiple brilliant people.

Common mistake

"Geniuses" is the far more common plural today for brilliant people; "genii" is mostly reserved for the mythological/spirit sense.

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Rhymes for genii

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Frequently asked questions

What does “genii” mean?

The word “genii” means plural of genius, referring to guardian spirits in Roman belief. In plain terms, the plural form of "genius" — used for guardian spirits or, less commonly, for multiple brilliant people.

How do you pronounce “genii”?

“Genii” is pronounced JEE-nee-eye (/ˈdʒi(ː)niaɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “genii” in a sentence?

Here is “genii” used in a sentence: “Ancient Romans believed household genii watched over the family.”

What part of speech is “genii”?

“Genii” is a noun.

How many meanings does “genii” have?

“Genii” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: plural of genius, referring to guardian spirits in Roman belief.