<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart.</li><li>a person having such capacity.</li><li>a person having an extraordinarily high intelligence rating on a psychological test, as an IQ above 140.</li><li>natural ability or capacity; strong inclination: a special genius for leadership.</li><li>distinctive character or spirit, as of a nation, period, or language.</li><li>the guardian spirit of a place, institution, etc.</li><li>either of two mutually opposed spirits, one good and the other evil, supposed to attend a person throughout life.</li><li>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.</li><li>Islamic Mythology: jinn; genie.</li></ul>